THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.23526 of 2008 ORDER: The first respondent-Corporation issued tender notice dated 15.09.2008 to select contracts for sanitation works in various Wards of Karimnagar Municipal Corporation. Tenders were opened on 15.10.2008. Respondents 3 to 5 were found to be the successful tenderers in respect of different Wards and works were also assigned to them. The petitioners challenge the assignment of works to respondents 3 to 5, on the ground that the rates quoted by the petitioners are less than those quoted by respondents 3 to 5. Other grounds are also urged. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners, learned Standing Counsel for the first respondent, and learned counsel for respondents 3 to 5. The duration of contract is one year from the date of award. While admitting the writ petition, this Court passed order of status quo on 29.10.2008. By that time, the respective works were assigned and the execution of work was also started. The interim order did not have the effect of stalling the execution of work. The period of contract itself is over. Nothing remains to be decided in the writ petition. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. There shall be no order as to costs. ______________________ (L. Narasimha Reddy, J.) 4th November, 2009 Note: C.C. in 2 days. (B/o) Js.