( 1 ) THIS appeal is directed against the order of the learned single Judge holding that the suspension of the respondent Fair Price Shop Dealer would be for a maximum period of 90 days and if the enquiry initiated consequent on the suspension is not concluded within that period, the suspension shall stand automatically revoked. The learned government Pleader for Civil Supplies submits that in the mean time, the appeal carried by the respondent before the joint collector against the order of suspension has been allowed holding both the charges framed against the dealer as not warranted and that the respondent is continuing as fair price shop dealer. The learned Government pleader, however, expresses apprehension that if the order of the learned Single Judge is not clarified, it might be treated as precedent to hold in all case where enquiry is not completed within 90 days, the suspension to stand automatically revoked.

( 2 ) WE have gone through the impunged judgment which is based upon the decision of the Supreme Court in m/s. Sukhwinder Pal Bipan Kumar vs. State of Punjab (1) AIR 1982 (S. C.), 1965. In that case, the prescribed form of licence contained the clause for the period

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