1. Since these two writ petitions relate to one and the same transaction and the parties are one and the same, I am disposing of these writ petitions by this common order.

2. In W.P.No.3637 of 1996, the petitioner has sought for a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the entire records relating to Tender/Auction notification published by the respondent in Malai Murasu, Madurai Edition dated 2 3. 3.1996 and quash the same in respect of Serial No. 12, Lodge at Meenakshi Nilayam, Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai-1 and direct the respondent to renew the licence in favour of the petitioner in respect of Lodge at Meenakshi Nilayam, Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai.

3. In W.P.No.6647 of 1996, the petitioner has sought for a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the entire records relating to re-tender/auction notification published by the respondent in Daily Thanthi, Madurai Edition, dated 30. 5. 1996 and quash the same in respect of Sl.No.6, Lodge at Meenakshi Nilayam, Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai.1 and direct the respondent to renew the licence in favour of the petitioner in respect of Lodge, Meenakshi Nilayam, Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai till 1997-1998.

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