1. The petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition seeking for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to open the price bid submitted by the petitioner in Tender No.LBP/ S&D/PT-01/2010 – 11/Bulk Lubes and to consider the same, as per the guidelines given in the tender application and to pass appropriate orders.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is carrying on a business of transport under the name and style "S.V.Transport Service" for the past 20 years and also has a considerable experience in the field of Oil transportation. Whileso, the respondents called for tender for Bulk Lubes Transportation Contract, Chennai in Tender No.LBP/S&D/PT-01/2010-2011/Bulk Lubes.

3. Complying with the terms and conditions stated in the tender form, the petitioner has applied for participating in the tender, by enclosing a demand draft for a sum of Rs.10,000/- towards E.M.D. The petitioner also offered four trucks bearing 20 KL capacity, which are owned by him. The trucks offered by the petitioner are quite suitable to meet out the requirements of the respondents.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner sub