JUDGMENT

(Common Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records relating to the tender notification dated 14.12.2021 in Na.Ka.No.A3/2242/2021 of the second respondent herein and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to extend the right to collect empty bottles and sell eatables in the Bar attached to shop No.8722 at No.3/810, Sakthi Garden, Senneer Kuppam, Chennai -600 056, Shop No.8798, No.2, Service Road, Soorapattu, Chennai -600 053 & Shop No.8914 at No.9, Venkatramalu Street, Varadharajapuram, Ambatuur, Chennai - 600 053.)

1. Mr.Arumugarajan, learned Standing Counsel accepts notice for the respondents and is armed with instructions to proceed with the matter finally. Hence, by consent of both sides, these Writ Petitions are taken up for final disposal even at the stage of admission.

2. The petitioners challenge tender notification in Na.ka.No.A3/264/2021 dated 14.12.2021 issued by the second respondent/The District Manager, TASMAC calling for tenders for collection of empty bottles and sale of eatables in TASMAC Bars.

3. According to the petitioners, they were holdi