1. Petitioner seeks issuance of writ of certiorari calling for the records relating to the proceedings of the 2nd respondent in Roc.No. 106307/94/J2, dated 27. 1995 and the proceedings of the 1st respondent in L1/317335/95, dated 19. 1995, confirming the proceedings of the 2nd respondent mentioned above, and to quash the same.

2. In the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition it is stated that the petitioner is the successful bidder of IMFL retail shop NO.9/95-96, Dindigul, in terms of Tamil Nadu Liquor (Retail Vending) Rules, 1989 (for short Rules), in the auction held on 5. 1995, as his bid amount was Rs. 3,33,500 being highest. The auction was confirmed in favour of the petitioner and he applied under Rule 13 of the Rules in Form VI to the 3rd respondent for the grant of licence with the prescribed fee. The 3rd respondent, the licensing authority also granted licence in Form VII after being satisfied that the petitioner has complied with all the statutory requirements for the grant of licence. It is said that he has been granted licence on 35. 1995 and ever since 6. 1995, he is carrying on retail vending in liquor in the said shop.

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