situ basis (in the original position). In the advertisement dated 13.01.2006, it was further stated that allotment of godown shall be made as per the rates fixed in accordance with the Allotment Policy, 2005 for allotment of godowns, decided by the Government of Rajasthan. The appellant-writ petitioner pursuant to the said advertisement submitted an application dated 14.01.2006 seeking allotment of godown and deposited security amount of ₹1,00,000 with the respondents. Since, the husband of the appellant-writ petitioner was working on the post of Lower Division Clerk with the Mandi Samiti, the Secretary, Mandi Samiti vide letter dated 20.03.2006 sought guidelines from Director, Agricultural Marketing as to whether allotment in favour of the appellant could be made. The Additional Director, Agricultural Marketing vide communication dated 13.06.2006 sought explanation from Secretary, Mandi as to with whose permission, advertisement dated 13.01.2006 was issued for allotment of godown and security amount accepted thereto, particularly when the reserve rates for the same had not been finalised after coming into force of Allotment Policy, 2005. The Secretary, Mandi Samiti thereupon vide letter dated 04.10.2006 clarified that permission for allotment of godown on in situ basis had been granted by the Directorate of Agricultural Marketing, vide letter dated 26.08.2006. Further inter alia, it was stated that security amount for the godown was fixed by the Mandi Samiti on its own, as per the provisions of General Finance and Account Rules and the reserve price for allotment was to be finalised after receiving guidelines from the Directorate, Agricultural Marketing. It is evident from the record that allotment proceedings pursuant to advertisement dated
