(1.) An unsuccessful writ petitioner being dissatisfied with the order of the learned Single Judge dated 1st December, 2005 has preferred the present mandamus-appeal.
(2.) In the writ application, the appellant challenged the decision of the respondent-authority in selecting the private-respondent as the successful bidder for the purpose of grant of lease of a large water area, notwithstanding the fact that the appellant was the highest bidder.
(3.) The following facts are not in dispute: