( 1 ) AS the factual and legal issues arising for our consideration in all these matters are similar, we propose to dispose of the petitions by this common judgment and order.

( 2 ) BEFORE we discuss the issues that arise for our decision in these proceedings, it would be necessary to set out brief facts necessary for adjudication of the issues that arise for consideration. Background

( 3 ) NEGOTIATIONS began for allotment of land for establishment of an amusement park in Delhi on a portion of land given on lease by the Land and Development officer for which Trade Fair Authority of India (rechristened as 'india Trade promotion Organisation, hereinafter referred to as ITPO) considered the request of International Amusement Limited (for short 'ial' ). The said park was to be established at Pragati Maidan.

( 4 ) ON 28th January, 1984, Trade Fair Authority of India (for short 'tfai') took a final decision to allot land to IAL on licence basis, as TFAI was a lessee under the Government of India in respect of the aforesaid land on which it was decided to establish an amusement park. On 6th December, 1984 a letter was written by the TFAI to IAL intimating them