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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
B. S. BHANUMATHI
Neelam Navaneetham – Appellant
Versus
State of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
ORDER:
This writ petition is filed seeking the following prayer:
2. Heard Sri Madhava Rao Nalluri, the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Civil Supplies appe
Suspension of dealership authorization under the Essential Commodities Act requires a fair enquiry and substantiation of charges by the appointing authority.
Authorities must provide reasoned orders when suspending a dealer's authorization, ensuring fair consideration of explanations submitted.
Suspension of fair price shop authorization requires adherence to principles of natural justice, including proper enquiry and reasoned decisions.
Indefinite suspension of a fair price shop dealer without a concluded inquiry violates natural justice and statutory provisions.
A suspension order without timely enquiry is arbitrary and violates principles of natural justice.
The court established that fair price shop dealers must be afforded a proper inquiry and opportunity to defend against charges before cancellation of their authorization.
The court established that fair price shop dealers must be afforded a proper inquiry and opportunity to be heard before any cancellation of authorization can occur.
The disciplinary authority must conduct a fair enquiry and consider the dealer's explanation before suspending authorization, in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Control Order, 2018.
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