JUDGMENT :

1. Heard Shri M.K. Hussain, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Shri S. Dutta, learned Standing Counsel, P&RD Department, Government of Assam whereas Shri P. Deka, learned counsel has appeared for the private respondent no. 6.

2. It is seen that both the contesting respondents have filed their affidavit-in-opposition. The petitioner however has not filed any rejoinder-affidavit.

3. Considering the nature of the grievance and also the fact that this Court has disposed of a number of cases concerning a similar issue, this case has been taken up for disposal at the admission stage.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner however at the outset submits that facts are distinguishable in the present case which he will elaborate in the course of arguments.

5. The issue hinges around the settlement of a market namely the Bhurbandha Weekly Market. A Notice Inviting Tender was issued on 10.05.2022 for settlement of the said market pursuant to which the petitioner had submitted his bid along with other bidders including the respondent no. 6. In the said notice, there is a specific clause being Clause No. 10 that if the highest bidder was found to be lacking in certain docum