ORDER

1. This petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been filed seeking the following relief:-

“(i) That, the order impugned annexure P/1 dated 22.1.2021 passed by respondent No. 1 may kindly be quashed.

(ii) That, the respondents be directed to proceed further as per the letter of intent issued to the petitioner dated 17.6.2019 annexure P/6 with regard to establishment of retail outlet as per location No.116 as advertised in the publication dated 14.12.2018.

(iii) Any other writ, order or direction as this Hon'ble Court may deems fit in the facts and circumstances of the case be granted to the petitioner. Costs be awarded.”

2. It is submitted by the counsel for the petitioner that on 13.12.2018 (annexure P-2), a notice for appointment of Regular/Rural Retail Outlet (Petrol Pump) Dealerships was issued. The petitioner was one of the aspirant for the Rural Retail Outlet (Petrol Pump) Dealership “within 1.5 kilometers from Dabra Pichhore Tiraha towards Pichhore” and accordingly, he submitted his application. By order dated 17.6.2019, a Letter of Intent was issued to the petitioner. All the paper requirements sought by the respondents/Corporation were comple