JUDGMENT :

Anil K. Narendran, J.

The petitioner, namely, Suneesh K.S., who is a resident of Kodikuthy in Peerumedu Taluk, is the successful bidder in the auction conducted by the 1st respondent Travancore Devaswom Board for the sale of (i) 'pooja items' and (ii) 'flower garlands' inside Valliyamkavu Devi Temple, Mundakkayam, for the period from 01.04.2021 to 31.03.2022. The auction was conducted pursuant to Ext.R1(a) tender notification dated 20.02.2021 issued by the 2nd respondent Devaswom Commissioner. The auction for sale of pooja articles was confirmed in the name of the petitioner for Rs.33,33,334/-and that for the sale of flower garlands was confirmed for Rs.4,44,444/-. The petitioner, through his power of attorney holder Prasad P.S, who is a resident of Kadamakkulam in Peerumedu Taluk, has filed this writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus commanding respondents 1 to 5 not to interfere with the functioning of the petitioner's stall in the premises of Valliyamkavu Devi Temple till orders are passed on the grievances raised by the petitioner in Ext.P9 representation dated 23.08.2021 submitted before the 3rd respondent Deputy Devasw