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17. A contrary view in our considered opinion would be disastrous to public interest, for, if the Government confers a largess or privilege to certain individuals in preference to others seeking the same largess or privilege, flouting the law which undermines the faith of the people in Rule of Law and the unsuccessful applicants are won over or run over and the doors of the Courts are closed to Public Interest Petitions on the ground that unsuccessful applicants have backed out, it would pave the way for destruction of Rule of Law which is one of the basic structures of the Constitution. To close the doors in such a case is itself injurious to public interest, for, the very existence of the possibility of challenge (sic) such Governmental action by a member of the public before the Courts appointed as the sentinels of Rule of Law under the Constitution, would act as a cheek for the exerise of power in such manner and its absence, an encouragement to do so.