JUDGMENT :

Ritu Bahri, J.

1. The present writ petition has been filed by the Estate Officer, Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (hereinafter referred to as 'GMADA') for quashing of the order dated 24.12.2015 (Annexure P-11) passed by respondent No. 2-Revisional Authority-cum-Additional Secretary to the Government of Punjab, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Chandigarh.

2. A perusal of the impugned order dated 24.12.2015 (Annexure P-11) shows that respondent No. 3-Bachittar Kaur had applied for allotment of residential plot measuring 125 sq.yds. under reserve category in the Aerocity Scheme floated by GMADA. Respondent No. 3 was successful in draw of lots and letter of intent (in short 'LOI') was also issued to her. As per the condition No. 5 of the LOI, she had to deposit 15% of the total amount i.e. Rs.2,25,000/- within 30 days from the issue of LOI. This amount was not deposited within the stipulated time and the Estate officer forfeited the 10% and cancelled the LOI vide order dated 20.07.2012 (Annexure P-5). Against this order, she had filed an appeal before the Appellate Authority GMADA which was dismissed on 03.10.2012 (Annexure P-7). Thereafter, respondent No.