After arguing for sometime, it was pointed out that after called for the tender process, subsequent developments have been taken place and according to the counsel for the second respondent, tender process has been completed and work order is also issued to the successful bidder.
2.Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the subsequent developments have been taken place during the pendency of the writ petition and he was not aware of the developments. However, the learned counsel for the petitioner seeks to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to challenge the subsequent action taken by the second respondent in the award of subject contract.
3.By granting liberty to the petitioner to challenge the subsequent events, if he is so advised, the writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also dismissed.
To
1. The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Municipal Administration Department, Ezhilagam Annex, 6th Floor, Chennai.
2. The Municipal Commissioner, Tender Inviting Authority, Karaikudi Municipality, Sivagangai District. .