JUDGMENT :

Satyen Vaidya, J.

By way of instant petition, the petitioner has prayed for following substantive reliefs:-

“i. Issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent No.1 to place on record letter of award passed in favour of respondent No.2 before this Hon'ble Court; and/or

ii. Issue writ of certiorari to quash and set aside the said award issued in favour of respondent No.2 by respondent No.1; and/or

iii. Issue a writ of certiorari to quash and set aside the financial bid of respondent No.2 declared vide notification dated 02.08.2021 (Annexure P-6); and/or

iv. Issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent No.1 to issue the letter of award in favour of petitioner; and/or

v. Issue a writ of certiorari to quash and set aside the entire tender process; and/or

vi. Issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent No.1 to re advertise the tender in question;”

2. Respondent by way of two-bid system invited offers through Request for Proposal/Notice Inviting Bid (for short “RFP/NIB”), dated 15.06.2021 for construction of “2 Lane Road Tunnel” parallel to the existing Dhalli Tunne