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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
V.SUJATHA
V.Shobha @ Taarasani Sujatha – Appellant
Versus
State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. By Its Principal Secretary Department Of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies – Respondent
ORDER :
V. SUJATHA, J.
Writ Petition No.24493 of 2025 came to be filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following relief:-
“….to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 4th Respondent in issuing the Suspension/Cancellation Order vide proceedings in Rc.No.D/CS/62/2025 dated 25.08.2025, against the petitioner's Fair Price Shop No.1385018, Dhone Town, Nandyal District, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the provisions of the APSTPDS (Control) Order 2018 and consequently set aside the same.….”
2) Writ Petition No.24494 of 2025 came to be filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following relief:-
“….to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 4th Respondent in issuing proceedings vide Rc.No.D/CS/62/2025 dated 25.08.2025 by cancelling/suspending the Fair Price Shop Dealership of the petitioner for Shop No.1385017, Dhone Town, Nandyal District, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of principles of natural
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.
Suspension of fair price shop authorization requires adherence to principles of natural justice, including proper enquiry and reasoned decisions.
Appointing authority may, at any time in public interest or suo-moto or on receipt of complaint, after making such enquiry as may be deemed necessary and for reasons to be recorded in writing, suspen....
The cancellation of a Fair Price Shop dealer's authorization must follow due process, including a fair inquiry and provision of reasons, as mandated by the Control Order, 2018.
Authorities must follow the procedure prescribed for conducting disciplinary proceedings against fair price shop dealers, including providing a personal hearing, supplying the dealer with the reports....
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