1. The writ petition is disposed of finally on merits after hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Roads and Buildings for respondents.

2. The petitioner seeks a direction declaring the inaction of the respondents, in particular respondent No. 2, in not providing Toll Collection Booth and gate with electricity supply at K. M. 1/4 of Anakapalli By - pass at National Highway (for short 'N. H.') No. 5 and adequate protection for collection of the toll fee there. A further direction is sought that the respondents should not insist upon the payment of any quantum of lease amount from 9-8-1998 onwards till respondents construct the said toll gate and comply the other conditions referred above.

3. A notification No. 6957 / EE.III / TA.VI / AEE - 12/97 dated 25-4-1998 was published by respondent No. 2 for calling sealed Tenders for collection of toll amounts. Thus it was a public auction of right to collect the toll. The petitioner was one of the bidders and his Tender for an amount of Rs. 7,61,61,000/- (Rs. seven crores sixty one lakhs and sixty one thousands only) was accepted. The petitioner contends that the toll fee for a period of one year