THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION No.11872 OF 2004 ORDER: The Writ Petitioner was appointed as fair price shop dealer for Bodidavedu village by proceedings of the Sub Collector, Madanapalli dated 3.4.2003. Aggrieved by the same, the 3rd respondent herein preferred an appeal before the 1st respondent-Joint Collector, Chittoor. The 1st respondent having heard both the parties by order dated 15.9.2003 set aside the order of the Sub Collector dated 3.4.2003 and remanded the matter to the same authority for fresh enquiry and to appoint a suitable group taking the consent of all the members of the group. The said order is under challenge in this Writ Petition. This Court while directing Rule Nisi by order dated 16.7.2004 ordered that Status quo as on the date with reference to the dealership for distribution of essential commodities, shall be maintained. I have heard the learned counsel for both the parties. It is not in dispute that in pursuance of the order of the 1st respondent dated 15.9.2003, the 2nd respondent has already issued a notice dated 7.6.2004 directing the parties to appear for fresh enquiry as ordered by the 1st respondent. In the circumstances, I am of the view that it is not necessary for this Court to go into the merits of the case and express any opinion as to the rival claims made by both parties. Accordingly, I deem it appropriate to dispose of the Writ Petition with a direction to the 2nd respondent to complete the enquiry as ordered by the 1st respondent, if not already concluded, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of this order and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law. Till such orders are passed, order of Status quo granted by this Court on 16.7.2004 shall continue. The Writ Petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. ____________ G. ROHINI, J. 13th September, 2005. Kgr THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION No.11872 OF 2004 Between: Shanthi Mahila Mandali, Bodidavedu village, Valmikipuram Mandal, Chittoor District, Represented by Smt. P. Lakshmi Devi. .. Petitioner. And The Joint Collector (Civil Supplies), Chittoor District at Chittoor and two Others. .. Respondents.