ORDER :

1. This case is taken up through video conferencing.

2. The present writ petition has been filed for quashing the order as contained in memo no. 1675 dated 18th November, 2017 (Annexure-5 to the writ petition) passed by the respondent no. 3, whereby the PDS Licence No. 03/2005 granted to the petitioner has been cancelled. Further prayer has been made for quashing the order dated 12th February, 2021 (Annexure-7 to the writ petition) passed by the respondent no. 2, whereby the appeal preferred by the petitioner has been dismissed. The petitioner has also prayed for issuance of direction upon the respondents to restore the said PDS licence in his favour.

3. Mr. A.R. Kiskoo, learned A.C. to S.C. VII appearing on behalf of the respondents submits that the present writ petition is not maintainable at this stage, as the petitioner has efficacious remedy of challenging the order dated 18th November, 2017 passed by the original authority as well as the order dated 12th February, 2021 passed by the appellant authority by preferring a second appeal before the concerned Divisional Commissioner in terms with Clause 30(1) of the Jharkhand Targeted Public Distribution System (Control Order),