applications duly filled in sealed covers in respect of TMC No.16/2015-16 of Suniapal Sand Bed Sairat Sources of Khata No.74, Plot No.319-322 of area in hector 5.65 were submitted by different bidders, which were received on 27.04.2015, and the sealed covers were opened on 28.04.2015. In respect of said sand quarry, five persons had participated in the proceedings, of whom one Tarakanta Mohanty had offered highest bid price at the rate of Rs.258/- per c.m., the bid of the petitioner was the second highest at the rate of Rs.185/per c.m. and opposite party no.5 was the third highest bidder, who had offered Rs.169/- per c.m. Though Tarakanta Mohanty was the highest bidder, due to want of certain documents, namely, affidavit, treasury challan and solvency certificate, a notice was issued on 29.04.2015 directing him to submit such documents on or before 08.05.2015 along with EMD. Since the bid was being undertaken in respect of Suniapal Sand Bed along with other sairat sources, the highest bidders of respective sources were required to furnish the wanting documents, which had been indicated in the aforesaid notice. Tarakanta Mohanty having not furnished the documents, as required, on or before 08.05.2015 along with EMD, on
