JUDGMENT

Heard learned counsel for the parties through video conferencing.

2. By means of this writ petition, petitioner has sought the following reliefs:-

(i) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of certiorari calling for the records and quashing the order dated 30.01.2020 (annexure no.10 to the writ petition).

(ii) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the respondent authorities to cancel the selection of the respondent no.4 for the aforesaid dealership and to further initiate the process for the selection of dealership, amongst other persons, who have duly been qualified, otherwise.

3. Petitioner had applied for appointment as rural retail dealer pursuant to an advertisement issued by Indian Oil Corporation Limited. Selection for appointment was to be made by draw of lots. Draw of lots was held on 23.07.2019, in which petitioner also participated, however, he was declared unsuccessful and respondent no. 4 was declared to be successful.

4. Feeling aggrieved by selection of respondent no. 4 for appointment as rural retail dealer, petitioner made a complaint to the Grievance Redressal Authority. His complaint has been rejected by the Competent