CAV ORDER

The petitioners, in both these cases, call in question a ‘No Objection Certificate’ issued on 30-11-2024 by the 1^st respondent/Deputy Commissioner for setting up a petroleum unit in the place allotted.

2. Heard Sri H Kantharaj, learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioners and Sri Mohammed Jaffar Shah, learned Additional Government Advocate appearing for the respondent No.1 and Sri Rayappa Hadagali, learned counsel appearing for respondent No.2, in both the cases and Sri A C Balaraj, learned counsel appearing for respondent No.3 in W.P.No.33877 of 2024 and for impleading applicant in W.P.No.1719 of 2025.

3. Facts, in brief, germane are as follows:-

The petitioner in W.P.No.33877 of 2024 is a holder of licence and running a petroleum unit in Sy.No.499, Khatha No.572 of Nayakanahatti Village, Challakere Taluk. The 2^nd respondent/Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited invites applications for the purpose of setting up of a petroleum unit in Sy. No. 212/5 measuring 25 guntas in Nayakanahatti Village, Nayakanahatti Hobli, Challakere Taluk. The 1^st respondent/ Deputy Commissioner was called upon to inspect the property and give his no objection or nod for setting up o