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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
V.SUJATHA
Pasupuleti Padma – Appellant
Versus
State of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
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| 1. factual background regarding the petitioner’s appointment and allegations. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. details of procedural actions leading to suspension and implications. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. court’s observations on procedural fairness and requirements for disciplinary actions. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. judicial conclusions regarding the right to fair procedure and orders of the court. (Para 10 , 11 , 12) |
ORDER :
“…to issue an appropriate writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 4th respondent in issuing Proceedings in RC No.786/2025-C, dated 31.07.2025 placing my authorization on Fair Price Shop No.0750019 in Kuretivaripalem H/o Allavaripalem Village, Cherukupalli Mandal, under interim suspension without considering my detailed explanation dated 22.07.2025, as being illegal, arbitrary, unjust and unconstitutional and consequently to set aside the said order dated 31.07.2025 of the 4th respondent in the interest of justice and to pass…”
2.1 While the matter being so, on 10.07.2025 at about 1:00 a.m. the police officials of Cherukupalli Police Station came to the petitioner’s house, knocked the door and has enquired
Authorities must provide reasoned orders when suspending a dealer's authorization, ensuring fair consideration of explanations submitted.
Suspension of dealership authorization under the Essential Commodities Act requires a fair enquiry and substantiation of charges by the appointing authority.
A suspension order without timely enquiry is arbitrary and violates principles of natural justice.
Suspension of fair price shop authorization requires adherence to principles of natural justice, including proper enquiry and reasoned decisions.
A suspension order under Clause 8(4) of the Andhra Pradesh State Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2018 must be passed in accordance with the principles of natural justice and the ....
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.
The cancellation of a fair price shop dealer's authorization must adhere to natural justice and inquiry procedures, ensuring a fair hearing and proper assessment of justifications.
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