https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=156798 Availability of an alternative remedy does not oust Article 226 jurisdiction; it is a matter of discretion, especially where the impugned action is alleged to be illegal or invalid. In disposal of quarry rights over public property, the State must act fairly, secure the best return, and avoid clandestine private arrangements. A secret higher offer accepted without notice to the highest bidder, and without giving an opportunity to improve the bid, was treated as arbitrary, contrary to fair play and natural justice, and the impugned grant was quashed. en-us Wed, 08 May 1985 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 11:59:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=156798 Availability of an alternative remedy does not oust Article 226 jurisdiction; it is a matter of discretion, especially where the impugned action is alleged to be illegal or invalid. In disposal of quarry rights over public property, the State must act fairly, secure the best return, and avoid clandestine private arrangements. A secret higher offer accepted without notice to the highest bidder, and without giving an opportunity to improve the bid, was treated as arbitrary, contrary to fair play and natural justice, and the impugned grant was quashed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 08 May 1985 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=156798