THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH WRIT PETITION No.13102 of 2007 Between: P.V.Chitti Babu. .. PETITIONER and The Joint Collector and others. .. RESPONDENTS THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH WRIT PETITION No.13102 of 2007 ORDER: The petitioner is the authorized fair price shop dealer of Eguvapoonepalle village, Penumur Mandal, Penumur, Chittoor District. The dealership of the petitioner has been suspended by order, dated 28- 05-2007, on the ground that he has not maintained true and actual accounts. It is stated that there are no allegations in the suspension order about the malpractices or serious violations said to have been committed by the petitioner. It is stated that against the order, dated 28-05-2007, the petitioner immediately filed an appeal along with the stay application before the 1st respondent on 15-06-2007, which was received in the office of the 1st respondent on 15-06-2007 vide ROC No.D2/872/2007. It is stated that so far the stay application has not been considered and disposed of. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion as to the merits of the case, the 1st respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the stay application as expeditiously as possible, in accordance with law. Pending disposal of the stay application, there shall be stay of operation of the impugned order. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. ___________ 22-06-2007 Prv