JUDGMENT

1. By way of the instant appeal, DDA seeks to challenge the Order dated 13.07.2021 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Impugned Order') passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P.(C) 5992/2021, titled as Shreya v. Delhi Development Authority. The learned Single Judge by way of the Order impugned herein has allowed the Writ Petition filed by the Respondent herein seeking a writ of mandamus directing the DDA to accept 25% of the reserve price which had to be deposited by the Respondent herein in pursuance to the e-auction held on 07.08.2020 for plot No.210, Pocket-1, Phase-III, Sector-25, Rohini, New Delhi (hereinafter referred to as 'the property in question').

2. Shorn of details, the facts leading to the instant appeal are as under:

a. An advertisement was issued by the DDA for e-auction of residential plots on 'as is where is' basis. The Respondent herein participated in the e-auction conducted by the DDA on

07.08.2020 and she was declared a successful bidder.

b. As per the e-auction documents, the bidders had to deposit 5% of the reserve price at the first stage, i.e. before participating in the e-auction programme. 20% of the bid premium and difference of 5% reserve price had t