ORAL ORDER

1. The petitioner is seeking a direction to the 2^nd respondent to consider his representation dated 21.12.2024 by which he had exercised his right of first refusal and also the representation dated 12.02.2025, copies of which are produced at Annexures-D and F respectively.

2. It is not in dispute that the petitioner was the existing lessee in respect of shop No.8 and this shop was sought to be auctioned for a period of 12 years and as required under the Circular dated 19.07.2019, the petitioner was afforded a right of first refusal. The clause which relates to award of right of first refusal is in the following terms:

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