THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.6757 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner challenges the auction notice, dated 17.03.2009. The main ground urged by the petitioner is that the procedure prescribed in Circular Memo, dated 24.03.1999, issued by the Commissioner, Panchayat Raj and Rural Employment, Hyderabad, the 4th respondent herein, was not followed. It is stated that though the circular provides for 15 days gap between the date of notice and the date of auction, it was not followed. It is also mentioned that the EMD was increased to such an extent that it would keep many intending bidders out side the auction process. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for Panchayat Raj. It is true that the auction notice must be issued 15 days in advance. In the instant case, the auction notice was issued on 17.03.2009 and the auction is proposed to be conducted on 31.03.2009. Therefore, there is compliance with the said requirement. The other grievance of the petitioner, vis-à-vis the amount of EMD, is equally untenable. It is for the concerned agency to stipulate the EMD, depending upon the nature of work. This Court cannot sit as an appellate authority over such matters. The Writ Petition is accordingly dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. ____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dated:31.03.2009. GJ