ORDER :

Kunuru Lakshman, J.

1. The present interlocutory application is filed seeking stay of all further proceedings pursuant to the Tender Notification e-Procurement NIT No. SE/TSEWIDC/MT/696/2022-23, dated 22.09.2022, pending disposal of the main writ petition.

2. Heard Mr. S. Ashok Anand Kumar, learned Senior Counsel representing Mr. L. Aravind Reddy, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. Andepally Sanjeev Kumar, learned Special Government Pleader attached to the office of learned Additional Advocate General appearing on behalf of the respondents.

3. Respondent No. 2 issued a tender notification dated 22.09.2022 for procurement of dual desks that were to be supplied to identified Government/Local body schools as part of 'Maria Ooru - Mana Badi' Scheme. Under the said tender notification/document, any Original Equipment Manufacturer (hereinafter referred to as 'OEM') in its individual capacity or by entering into a Joint Venture (hereinafter referred to as 'JV') Agreement with a non-manufacturer can participate in the tender and submit their bids. Petitioner No. 1 in the capacity of OEM entered into a JV agreement with M/s. Kendriya Bhandar and participated in the said tender.