Petitioner applied for licence in terms of vacancy notification dated May 29, 2024 issued by the SCF & S, Ghatal. After complying with due formalities according to the Control Order , the concerned authority has issued offer letter in favour of the petitioner. Petitioner has deposited the required fees through E-Challan to the department, thereafter a licnece was issued in favour of the petitioner on July 23, 2025.

It is the grievance of the petitioner that after issuance of such licence, the concerned authority has not made any allotment in favour of the petitioner. By such he could not start the business though the licence has already been granted. The petitioner seeks necessary mandamus upon the authority, so that petitioner may start the business in terms of the vacancy notification.

Ms. Sonal Sinah, learned counsel appears on behalf of the State place on record a case history of the instant matter. The case history reflects:

“14.05.2025 : Following all procedure the Food &

Supplies Department had approved as eligible candidate for FPS business in favour of Sri Subrata Ghosh.

15.05.2025 : As per departmental Guideline the SCF&S, Ghatal, Ghatal issued offer letter to the eligible c