THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.6760 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner is a lessee in respect of Shop No.4, under Phase IV, at Kuppam Bus Station. It is stated that on the southern side of the shop, there is an open land of six feet width and that the petitioner has been using the same, for storing the material etc. The Authorities of the Corporation invited tenders, in respect of that piece of land. It is stated that the 4th respondent has emerged as the highest bidder, at a rent of Rs.1,600/-, per month. The petitioner contends that lease of the said piece of land would effect his business adversely and prays that the land may be allotted to him, if necessary, by fixing the rent. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for respondents 1 to 3. The petitioner does not complain of violation of his rights, as regards the premises, leased to him. The Corporation has the prerogative to put the property owned by it to any use that is beneficial to them. The petitioner cannot insist that the land, abutting the plot leased to him, to be allotted. At any rate, the 4th respondent has emerged as successful bidder. Just as the petitioner is dependent in the existing lease for his livelihood, the 4th respondent has chosen to eke out his livelihood by taking the land/premises on lease. This Court is not inclined to grant any relief to the petitioner. The Writ Petition is accordingly dismissed. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.25.03.2010. GJ