1. The petitioner is the successful bidder in the auction held on 24.12.2013 in respect of the payment of donation relating to the lease of the shop to an extent of 2668 sq. ft. belonging to Arulmighu Subramania Swamy Thirukoil, Kamuthi Village and Taluk, by the then Fit Person of the Thirukoil and the first respondent, by his proceedings dated 18.03.2014, made in Na.Ka.No.7169/tp3, cancelled the entire auction proceedings and aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has come forward with the present writ petition. Heard both sides.

2. Nutshell facts of the case of the petitioner, are as follows:-

2.1. The then Fit Person/Executive Officer of the third respondent temple called for tender in a sealed cover for the payment of donation for enjoying the lease of the tiled building/shop to the extent of 2,668 sq. ft. in S. No. 606/35, Maravar Sanga Savadi Street, Kamuthi Town, Ramanathapuram.

2.2. The terms and conditions of the tender were given in the Tender Notice dated 10.12.2013 and the date of auction was on 24.12.2013.

2.3. The petitioner along with the respondents 4 to 6 participated in the tender.

2.4. Since the petitioner quoted the highest amount, he was declared as successful