JUDGMENT :

VIVEK PURI, J.

1. The matter has been taken up through video conferencing in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic situation and as per instructions.

2. The petitioner has assailed the order dated 8.6.2020 (Annexure P-9) passed by the respondent cancelling the extension of tender awarded in his favour on 3.6.2020.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner was allotted the tender for house keeping and other sourcing services for MCH/CHC/PHC for Dadri District invited by respondent No.3 on 15.6.2019. The petitioner was successful bidder, who was awarded work and an agreement was entered into between the parties. As per the terms of the agreement dated 6.7.2019 (Annexure P-3), the agreement was extendable by another year subject to the performance of satisfactory work. The period of work was to expire in July 2020 and the process for extension was initiated by respondent No.3. The concerned authorities under whom the petitioner had provided about 170 skilled and unskilled persons reported the performance of the petitioner's agency as satisfactory. Accordingly, the contract was extended for further one year vide letter dated 3.6.2020 (Annexure P-8). However,