Discretion of authorities

Petitioner participated in auction proceedings by accepting stipulated terms and conditions duly written in auction proclamation wherein authorities reserved their right to accept or reject the bid

Exercise of discretion by relevant authority was not amenable to interference in Constitutional jurisdiction unless the same was arbitrary, fanciful or violative of any of the fundamental rights

Relevant authority had exercised its discretion as conferred by law

Auction in favour of petitioner was not approved, therefore, petitioner did not acquire any vested right in the land and had no locus standi to ask for its transfer

Action of relevant authority was not arbitrary, fanciful or violative of any of the fundamental rights requiring interference in Constitutional jurisdiction

High Court declined to interfere in the matter

Petition was dismissed in circumstances.

Public functionaries are trustees of public power and are required to act fairly, justly and for valid reasons and are not required to act whimsically, capriciously or arbitrarily.

Public functionaries are trustees of public power and are required to act fairly, justly and for valid reasons and are not required to act whimsically, capriciously or arbitrarily.