THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G.ROHINI WRIT PETITION No.20183 of 2008 ORDER: The petitioner ﬁled this Writ Petition seeking a declaration that the action of the ﬁrst respondent in proceeding with the disposal of seized stocks of rice, pursuant to the Mediators Report, dated 04.09.2008, pending disposal of the proceedings under Section 6-A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (for short “the Act”), as illegal and arbitrary. Though various contentions have been raised by the petitioner assailing the seizure, since the enquiry under Section 6-A of the Act is pending, without expressing an opinion on merits, the Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the ﬁrst respondent to proceed with the enquiry under Section 6-A of the Act and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Till such time, there shall be interim stay of disposal of seized stocks of rice. No costs. ___________ G. ROHINI, J. Dated:16.09.2008. Note:Furnish C.C. by tomorrow. (B/o) GJ