JUDGMENT :

1. This petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, in which, the petitioner has prayed that the order dated 10.08.2013 passed by the respondent be quashed and set aside and, thereby, the respondent be directed to restore sales and supply of retail outlet of the petitioner.

2. Heard learned advocate Mr.D.C. Sejpal for the petitioner and learned advocate Mr.Mitul K. Shelat for the respondent.

3. Looking to the issue involved in the present petition and as the petition is pending at admission stage since 2016, the learned advocates appearing for the parties jointly requested that this petition be heard and finally disposed of at admission stage. Hence, Rule. Learned advocate Mr.Mitul Shelat waives service of notice of Rule for the respondent.

4. Learned advocate Mr.Sejpal appearing for the petitioner submitted that the respondent issued an advertisement inviting application from people at large for the purpose of allotment of retail outlet. The application submitted by the petitioner was accepted by the respondent after due verification. It is submitted that the petitioner is having retail outlet of the respondent since 31.12.2010. A dealership agreement