1. Heard Sri P.Narahari Babu, learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Civil Supplies appearing for the respondents 1 to 3.

2. This writ petition has been filed challenging the order of the 3rd respondent-Mandal Revenue Officer (Tahsildar), Chilamathur Mandal, dated 27-10-2011 in Rc.No.362/2011/A2, suspending the petitioner’s fair price shop authorization for a period of 90 days pending final action by the competent authority.

3. The petitioner is a temporary fair price shop dealer of Cheruvukindapalli village, Chilamathur Mandal. On a representation of the cardholders, the Civil Supplies Deputy Tahsildars of O.D.Cheruvu and Tanakal inspected the shop on 24-10-2011 and conducted an enquiry. The inspection revealed certain irregularities committed by the petitioner in the distribution of essential commodities. A report dated 24-10-2011 was filed before the 3rd respondent in that regard. On a consideration of the same, the 3rd respondent passed the impugned order suspending the authorization.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the impugned order is not within the competence of the 3rd respondent. It is submitt