( 1 ) THESE appeals relate to the matter or allotment to the prestigeous und. erground shopping complex known as Palika Bazar which was built in Connaught Place by the respondent Committee in the year 1976. This shopping Centre was designed to accommodate 308 shops of various sizes located at diff rent levels. The whole complex is a centrally air-conditioned one. The Committee by its resolution of 29-11-1977 had approved a policy matter to allot 98 shops to the shopkeepers of Panchkuin Road because that space was required for widening of thi; said Road. The Government had also taken a policy decision that the following categories of shopkeepers who had. been carryin go ntheir business elsewhere will be accommodated first. These categories were Panchkuin Road 98, Janpath Stalls-71, Tibetan Stalls-24 and Connaught Circus (Yusuf zai Market)- 117. The Government also decided as per communication of 27-4-1978 that out of these above shopkeepers who wished to leave their present shops and desired to obtain shops in underground shopping centre may be allowed to come. But others who did not wish may not be forced to come ; the remaining shops be let out On tender.

( 2 ) ON 27-5-197