IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.8268 of 2009 M/S SATYAM DISTRIBUTORS Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 2 20.7.2009 KHAN The petitioner is aggrieved by the order dated 8.7.2009 as contained in Annexure-11 whereby his licence granted under the provisions of the Drugs Control Act has been cancelled. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that this court has already held that for alleged violation of Drugs Price (Control) Order 1995 the licence cannot be cancelled. He submits that the allegations made against the petitioner are nonest and without application of mind. He further submits that the impugned order is a non speaking order and his show cause has not been discussed. Counsel for the State submits that there is an alternative statutory remedy available to the petitioner which it ought to have availed. If the petitioner files statutory appeal, the same would be disposed of within one month from the date of its filing. In case the appeal is not disposed of within the aforesaid period, the petitioner would be at liberty to move this court for interim relief. With the aforesaid observations and directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. (S.P.Singh,J) - 2 -