JUDGMENT :

S. Ananthi, J.

1. This appeal by the 2nd respondent, is filed against the order dated 19.08.2020, in W.P.(MD) No. 8032 of 2020 filed by the 1st respondent/petitioner herein.

2. The 1st respondent had filed W.P.(MD) No. 8032 of 2020 under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, challenging the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent vide Ref. 15447854825273, dated 17.01.2020 and sought further direction to process forthwith the petitioner's application in Ref. 15447854825273, dated 14.12.2018.

3. The respondents/Corporation issued tender notification dated 25.11.2018 inviting applications from eligible candidates for appointment of retail outlet dealers at various locations in the State of Tamilnadu and Union Territory of Pondicherry. The case on hand pertains to the location at Melakrishnaputhoor, Kanyakumari District. The petitioner submitted his application dated 14.12.2018 in response to the said notification. The petitioner wanted his case to be considered under what is known as Group-I category. The respondents conducted a local inspection on 23.12.2019. Thereafter, the impugned order, dated 17.01.2020 was issued and the petitioner was informed that his candidatur