JUDGMENT :

Manoj Kumar Gupta, J.

FACTS :

1. An advertisement was issued on 25.11.2018, by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited, inviting applications for appointment of retail outlet dealers in various districts of Uttar Pradesh. The dispute in the instant case relates to the retail outlet dealership between Km. Stone 18 to 23 on State Highway (SH) 87, Varanasi, Bhadohi Road (Sl. No. 1023), reserved for OBC Category. The application was to be submitted online on the website www.petrolpumpdealerchayan.in. The last date for submission of the application form along with nonrefundable fee was 24.12.2018.

2. The petitioner submitted online application for the said dealership on 24.12.2018 along with requisite fee under OBC Category.

3. The petitioner offered land of Gata no. 667, Village Gaurai, Pargana Kaswar, Tehsil Raja Talab, District Varanasi, admeasuring 1328.99 sq. meters, located between Km. Stone 18 to 23 on State Highway (SH) 87, Varanasi, Bhadohi Road, as required in terms of the advertisement. The said land was taken by the petitioner on lease from its owner for a period of 19 years 11 months by registered lease deed dated 24.12.2018.

4. As per norms, the minimum dimension of the of