Yogeshwar Dayal, J.

( 1 ) THIS order will dispose of Civil Writ Petition Nos. 2833 and 2834 of 1986. Since the facts of both the petitions are identical facts of CWP No. 2833/86 are taken.

( 2 ). This petition is filed by M/s. Rishi Gagan Constructions (P) Ltd. and one of its Director Sh. Manmohan Singh for quashing an order dated 8th October, 1986 intimating the petitioner No. I that since they have failed to deposit the balance amount of premium in respect of the plot in dispute within the stipulated period, the bid has been cancelled and the amount of earnest money has been forfeited.

( 3 ). This order was passed by Director (CL) of Delhi Development Authority, a statutory authority constituted under the Delhi Development Act, 1957, (hereinafter referred to as the act ). Under Section 22 of the Act the Central Government has placed certain Nazul land at the disposal of the Delhi Development Authority constituted under the aforesaid Act and thereafter such Nazul lands have to be dealt with by the DDA according to Rules and directions given by the Central Government in this behalf. The Central Government has notified the Delhi Development Authority (Disposal of Developed Nazul l

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