WPMB No. 1454 of 2001 (Old No. 17550/1997) Hon. P.C.Verma, A.C.J. Hon. Rajesh Tandon, J. Heard Mr. M.C. Kandpal, learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Chief Standing Counsel. Mr. M.C. Kandpal, learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that though the auction period is over for which they have participated in the auction and the petition has been rendered infructuous, the amount deposited by them has not been released by the Department. We direct the Authorities to release the amount, which ought to have been released with 7% per annum interest. Petition is disposed of accordingly. (R.T., J.) (P.C.V., A.C.J.) Dt. 17.02.2004 G