THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.V.S.RAO WRIT PETITION No.772 of 2010 Dated:09.04.2010 Between: Smt.G.V.Meenakshi. …Petitioner and The Joint Collector, Anantapur District, And others. …Respondents THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.V.S.RAO WRIT PETITION No.772 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner was appointed as dealer of Fair Price Shop (FPS) No.12, Kalyanadurg Town in Anantapur District by proceedings dated 14.12.1997. The Tahsildar submitted a report to the Joint Collector that the petitioner was involved in diverting rice and kerosene meant for public distribution. The Joint Collector initiated action under Section 6-A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (the Act). On those allegations respondent No.2, who is the disciplinary authority, suspended the authorization. After completing the proceedings under Section 6-A of the Act, the Joint Collector passed orders on 31.10.2009. Taking a lenient view, the proceedings were dropped and the stocks seized were directed to be returned. In view of the same respondent No.2 passed orders on 24.12.2009 revoking the suspension of the petitioner and further directed that she shall continue as FPS dealer for a period of two months. Aggrieved by the order insofar as it permits the petitioner to continue as dealer for two months the present writ petition is filed. This Court while ordering notice before admission directed to continue the petitioner for a limited period, which was extended subsequently. Counter affidavit is filed, inter alia, stating that as the Revenue Divisional Officer is taking necessary steps to appoint regular dealer for FPS No.12, Kalyanadurg, the impugned order was issued restoring authorization for a period of two months. Counsel for the petitioner and Assistant Government Pleader for Civil Supplies made their submissions. When the petitioner was appointed as temporary dealer, even if she continued for more than ten years she would not get any right. Her right is limited to the extent of continuance till a regular dealer is appointed, provided she does not incur any disqualifications like suspension or cancellation. Now that suspension has been revoked by respondent No.2 himself she can be continued till a regular dealer is appointed. The Revenue Divisional Officer may complete the process for appointing regular dealer within a period of four months. If the petitioner is eligible she can also apply for regular appointment. Be it made further clear that if the petitioner is again involved in contravention of the conditions of authorization or the Andhra Pradesh State Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2008, it shall be open to the Revenue Divisional Officer or Tahsildar to take appropriate action in accordance with the Andhra Pradesh State Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2008. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. _____________ (V.V.S.RAO, J) 09.04.2010 Note: Issue C.C in one week. B/o. vs