JUDGMENT :

B.R. Sarangi, J.

The petitioner, being the 2nd highest bidder, by means of this writ petition, seeks direction to opposite party no.3 to issue “Intimation to Successful Bidder” in his favour in terms of Rule 27(9) of the Odisha Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2016, in respect of Pankapal-II Sand Quarry, as the highest bidder could not be able to deposit the security amount in due time.

2. The factual matrix of the case, in brief, is that a notice bearing no. 4029 was issued on 31.12.2021 by opposite party no.3 inviting applications from the intending bidders to participate in the auction of different Sand Quarries, including Pankapal-II Sand Quarry (Bramani River Sand Belt) of Mouza-Pankapal, Khata No.224, Plot No. 1089, Area Ac. 12.30 for a period of five years under the provisions of Odisha Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2016 (for short “OMMC Rules, 2016”) and Odisha Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2017. The details of the Sairat Sources, which were notified to put to auction are given hereunder:-