AB 4162/2011 BEFORE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE BD AGARWAL This application under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. has been field by the accused petitioner namely, Giash Uddin Ahmed seeking pre-arrest bail apprehending his a rrest in connection with Dhing PS Case No. 125 of 2011 under Section 7 of th e Essential Commodities. Also perused the FIR and other documents. Heard Mr. M Alamger, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. BB Gogoi, learned Addl.P.P. for the State. Perused the FIR. The prosecution case is that the accused tried to misapprop riate 11 bags of rice issued to him for distribution under PDS system. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that 11 bags were seized by police at the behest of some persons. The learned counsel also submitted that after enquiry, the district administration had already relea sed the seized rice. Considering the nature of the allegation, prayer for bail is accepted. Accordingly, the Investigating Officer is directed to r elease the accused petitioner above in the event of his arrest on furnishing bai l of Rs. 10,000/_ (Ten Thousand) with one local surety of like amount to his sat isfaction. The petitioner is directed to appear before the I.O. wit hin a week and he shall co-operate in the investigation of the case. The anticipatory bail application stands disposed of.