THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE R.SUBHASH REDDY WRIT PETITION No.3470 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner is an authorized dealer of Fair Price Shop No.24 of Miryalguda Division, for distribution of scheduled commodities. His authorisation is governed by the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh State Public Distribution System Control Order, 2008 (for short ‘the Control Order’) framed under Section 3 of the Andhra Pradesh Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The Tahsildar, Miryalguda, appears to have made inspection in the premises of the petitioner and verified the physical stocks and entries in the registers. Inasmuch as there were some discrepancies in the registers, he submitted a report to the first respondent - Revenue Divisional Officer, Miryalguda, who is the licensing authority. Based upon the allegation that the petitioner has violated the provisions of the Control Order, the first respondent has passed the impugned order, dated 02.12.2009 suspending the fair price shop authorisation of the petitioner pending enquiry. It is contended by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner did not misuse the rice or any other commodities as alleged by the respondents and without verifying the entries properly, the impugned order was passed. It is submitted that subsequent to the passing of the impugned order, notice, dated 19.12.2009 was issued for which he has already submitted explanation on 23.12.2009. A perusal of the impugned order prima facie indicates that the allegations are levelled against the petitioner. Whether the petitioner has properly explained the discrepancies or not is a matter to be examined by the licensing authority. Inasmuch as it is stated that subsequent to the impugned order, the show cause notice was issued on 19.12.2009 and the petitioner has also submitted explanation on 23.12.2009, I deem it appropriate to dispose of the writ petition directing the first respondent to complete the enquiry, as expeditiously as possible, preferably, within a period of two (2) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is further directed that pending enquiry, no permanent arrangement shall be made in the place of the petitioner. However, this will not preclude the respondents to make temporary arrangements for distribution of scheduled commodities till completion of the enquiry. Subject to the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ R.SUBHASH REDDY, J 17th FEBRUARY, 2010. kvni