1. XYZ Company advertised the auction of some furniture and some old boilers in a national newspaper. The advertisement contained various details as to time and date and the place of auction which was a particular address in New Delhi. Mr. Kumar of Kolkata arrived in New Delhi by flight to participate in the bid. He stayed in Delhi in a hotel and hired a taxi to reach the venue of auction. After reaching the venue, he was surprised to find a notice informing the postponement of auction for the time being, regretting the inconvenience with the information that the new date of auction will be notified shortly.

Kumar had no option but to go back to Kolkatta. He is contemplating recovery of his expenses on the visit besides the damages for the physical and mental pain.

(i) Describe the grounds on which Kumar can or cannot succeed.

(ii) What is the legal nature of an auction?[5, 5]