RAJIV SAHAI ENDLAW, J.

1. The petition impugns the order dated 10th November, 2008 of the respondent no.1 acting as the Chairman of the respondent no.2 DDA, refusing the request of the petitioners for amalgamation of hotel plots No.1&2 in Wazirpur District Centre, New Delhi and seeks mandamus for such amalgamation; compensation is also claimed for withholding the permission for amalgamation. Notice of the petition was issued and pleadings have been completed. The counsels have been heard.

2. The respondent no.2 DDA had in the year 1994 invited bids for grant of perpetual lease right in respect of a hotel plot measuring 18000 sq. mtr . and with a proposed built-up area of 30000 sq. mtr. at Wazirpur, Delhi. The bid of M.S. Shoes East was accepted; however, it defaulted in payment and cancellation was effected; litigation ensued and during the pendency thereof the respondent no.2 DDA was permitted to re-auction the plot. However this time around the respondent no.2 DDA bifurcated the plot auctioned in the year 1994 as one into two plots no.1&2 aforesaid and vide auction notice dated 4th May, 2006 invited bids therefor. The petitioner no.2 M/s Asrani Inns & Resorts Pvt. Lt