Section 14(g) in Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj (Auction of sand in the water courses vesting in Gram Panchayat) Rules, 2000
(g)The nominated authority shall knock down the highest tenders or bid whichever is higher for a particular reach or area. In case the highest tender or bid of one or more remaining the same the knocking down for the said reach shall be decided by drawing lots immediately. The auction authority shall have the power to reject the highest tender or bid on substantial grounds to be recorded in writing at the time of auction and accept the next lower tender or bid. When once the proceedings are concluded, it shall not be reopened under any circumstances.
