1. These two writ petitions are filed by one and the same person. In W.P.No.15241/2007, the petitioner seeks to challenge the tender notification dated 27.03.2007, as published in Daily Thanthi newspaper dated 08.04.2007 and after setting aside the same, for a direction to the respondents to abide by the Railway Board's policy and the earlier order passed by this Court in W.P.No.21688 of 2004 dated 20.07.2005, to maintain the existing contractors by six months extension till such time guidelines are framed for "Clearing and Forwarding Agency on Parcel Handling" by proper authority.

2. Writ petition in W.P.No.15242/2007 was filed challenging the guidelines issued by the railways in respect of parcel handling contract framed by respondents 1 to 4.

3. Both writ petitions were admitted on 25.04.2007. Pending the writ petitions, this Court granted the following interim order :-

"3.) Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, suffice it to pass the following order:

(i) the Railway authorities are directed to take appropriate decision for finalizing the guidelines for grant of clearing and forwarding agency for the handling of parcels within four weeks from the date of