THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.13377 of 2002 ORDER: The petitioner feels aggrieved by a letter dated 18-04-2002, through which, the 2nd respondent returned the E.M.D., of Rs.59,880/-. The 1st respondent-Corporation invited the tenders for transport of food grains from warehouses to various points, in the Karimnagar District. The petitioner and various others submitted tenders. According to the petitioner, he emerged as the lowest tenderer and still, the E.M.D. was refunded, with a view to help some other contractor. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, and learned Standing Counsel for the Corporation. The contract contemplated under the tender notice was, for a period of one year. For reasons mentioned in the counter- affidavit, the E.M.D., submitted by the petitioner, was refunded. Even assuming that the petitioner emerged as the successful tenderer, no rights accrue to him, till a contract is awarded. At any rate, the period of contract expired, long back. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. There shall be no order as to costs. ________________________ Dt.19-11-2008. L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. KO