1. In the present batch of writ petitions, the scope of the controversy involved, albeit not limited to, is broadly and predominantly defined by the challenge raised qua the arbitrary, illegal, and unilateral action of the respondents-Kota Development Authority in refusing to refund the financial deposits amounting to approximately Rs. 9.46 Crores and threatening the punitive forfeiture of the said earnest money and security deposits submitted by the petitioner pursuant to an e-auction process.

2. Consequently, considering the fact that the writ petitions warrant adjudication on common questions of law and fact; with the consent of learned counsel appearing on behalf of all the parties, S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 5754/2026 is being taken up as the lead petition. It is cautiously clarified that any discrepancies in the present batch of writ petitions, pertain purely to the factual narratives contained therein and not vis-a-vis the questions of law to be determined by this Court; the instant judgment shall be applicabl