( 1 ) THE present petition is directed against the respondents, Delhi Development Authority, hereinafter REFERRED TO to as the Authority, for issue of a writ, order or direction in the nature of certiorari, calling for the records, including the list of successful candidates, displayed on March 28, 1982, and March 29,1982, of the M. I. G. flats and to quash the allotments, made on erroneous, illegal and discriminatory basis and for and writ of mandamus, commanding the Authority to allot M. I. G. flats to the petitioners, in terms of the published M. I. G. scheme, i. e. 1976 Brochure ( annexure A to the petition ).

( 2 ) THE respondent Authority, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 57 of the Delhi Development Act, made Regulations in 1968 called the Delhi Development Authority ( Management and Disposal of Housing Estates) Regulations, 1968, which came into force immediately on the date of the publication in the official gazette. The relevant Regulations are specified hereunder:

"administration OF REGULATIONS AND DELEGATION OF POWERS. 3. These regulations shall be administered by the Vice-Chairman , subject to general guidance and resolutions of the Authorit