Syed Asma Vs the State of Andhra Pradesh

MAHALAKSHMI SHG, ATHIKUPPAM VILLAGE AND POST, RAMAKUPPAM MANDAL, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH STATE, REP.BY ITS MEMBER SMT. PADMAVATHI, W/O. Y. RAMALINGA REDDY, AGED ABOUT 49 YEARS.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP.BY ITS SECRETARY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES (CS.I) DEPARTMENT, SECREETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR CS, CHITTOOR DISTRICT AT CHITTOOR.

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THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER/SUB COLLECTOR, MADANAPALLI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT.

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THE TAHSILDAR, KUPPAM MANDAL, CHITTOOR DISTRICT.

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or direction more particularly one in the nature

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of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 2nd respondent issuing Notification in Roc.C1/367/2018, Dt. 05.12.2018 for filling up the FP Shop Dealer under BC-B(Women) Category without following the rule of reservation for shop No.19 of Maneendram Village, Ramakuppam Mandal, Chittoor District is illegal arbitrary and violation of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same, and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2018

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to suspend the Notification Roc.C1/367/2018, Dt. 05.12.2018 issued by the 2nd respondent by permitting the petitioner to distribute the Essential Commodities to the card holders of the petitioner FP Shop No. 19 of Maneendram Village, Ramakuppam Mandal, Chittoor District, pending disposal of the Writ Petition, and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.K SRINIVAS

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES (AP)

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W.P.No.1268 of 2025

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Between:

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SIVA SAI MAHILA SHAKTI SANGAM, REP. BY ITS PRESIDENT SMT. PEPAKAYALA SATYANARAYANAMMA, W/O. GOURI BHIMESWARA RAO, AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS, OCC. TEMPORARY FPS DEALER FPS NO.0436024 R/O. 5-35, MAIN ROAD, CHINNA MAMIDADA VILLAGE (KURADA SACHIVALYAM), KARAPA MANDAL, KAKINADA DISTRICT, ERSTWHILE EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI GUNTUR DISTRICT

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THE COMMISSIONER CIVIL SUPPLIES, AP STATE CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPORATION LTD. D.NO. 10152/1, CIVIL SUPPLIES BHAVAN, 3RD FLOOR, SRI SAI TOWERS, BESIDES SIRIS COMPANY VIJAYAWADA-520007, NTR DISTRICT

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THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, KAKINADA DISTRICT, KAKINADA, KAKINADA DISTRICT.

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THE JOINT COLLECTOR, KAKINADA DISTRICT KAKINADA, KAKINADA DISTRICT.

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THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, KAKINADA DIVISION, KAKINADA DISTRICT.

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THE TAHSILDAR, KARAPA MANDAL, KAKINADA DISTRICT

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate writ order or direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents more particularly the 5th Respondent in issuing notification vide Ref. No. D/483/Karapa/0436024/2024 dated 01-01-2025 for appointment of permanent dealers in respect of Shop No.0436024 situated at China Mamidada village of Karapa Mandal of Kakinada District is contrary to the GO Ms.No.4 dated 28-02-2014 and GO.Ms.No.32 dated 03-12- 2018 without issuing prior notice without following procedure and without following roster points contrary to GO.Ms.77 dated 02-08-2023 despite representations dated 10-10-2024 and 14-10-2024 as illegal, arbitrary. Capricious, colorable exercise of power, violative of principles of natural justice, contrary to the law laid down by Full Bench of this Hon'ble Court reported in M. Vanaja Vs. B. Balaseshanna and others, 2007 (4) ALD 388 (FB), apart from violation of Article 14, 16, 19 and 21 and 350 of Constitution of India and set aside the notification dated 01-01-2025 forthwith in the interest of justice, consequently, continue the petitioner as dealer to the FPS No.0436024 by supplying commodities as usual forthwith in the interest of justice and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased pleased to stay of all further proceedings in pursuant to the notifications vide

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Ref. No. D/483/Karapa/0436024/2024 dated 01-01-2025 for appointment of permanent dealers in respect of Shop No.0436024 situated at China Mamidada Village of Karapa Mandal of Kakinada District including examination going to be held on 19-01-2025 pending consideration of the above Writ Petition by continue the petitioner as FPS dealer as usual by supplying commodities in the interest of justice and pass

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IA NO: 2 OF 2025

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to receive documents (1) copy of receipt dated 15-09-83 (2) copy of Authorization of FP Shop, China Mamidada vide 11/KSP/89 dated Nil- 09-89; (3) copy of Authorization No.24/Karapa/2009 dated 12-06-2009; (4) copy of caste certificate dated 19-04-2018 and (5) copy of Family Member certificate dated 07-08-2021 as Ex. P.12 to 16 to compete adjudication of above writ petition in the interest of justice and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.RAMA MURTY P V S A

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES

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W.P.No.2404 of 2025

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Between:

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KALPANA MAHILA SAKTHI SANGHAM, REP.BY ITS THOTE LALITHA W/O SUDHAKAR AGE- 38 YEARS, OCC- FP SHOP DEALER FOR SHOP NO.0458011, CHINTALA MORI VILLAGE, MALKIPURAM MANDAL AMALAPURAM REVENUE DIVISION, KONASEEMA DIST.

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LAKSHMI SAI GANESWARA DWACRA GROUP, REP.BY ITS PRESIDENT SMT.M.VENKATA PARAVATHI W/O RAMACHANDRA RAO, AGE- 50 YEARS, OCC- FP SHOP DEALER FOR SHOP NO.0458006, RAMARAJULANKA VILLAGE, MALKIPURAM MANDAL AMALAPURAM REVENUE DIVISION, KONASEEMA DIST.

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CHANDRA MAHILA SEKTHI SANGAM, REP.BY ITS SMT.S.LEEL MADHAVI APARNA W/O VEERA VENKATA SATYA VARA PRASAD AGE- 27 YEARS, OCC- FP SHOP DEALER FOR SHOP NO.0458022,

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IRUSUMANDA VILLAGE, MALKIPURAM MANDAL, KONASEEM DIST.

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SRI PADMA SELF HELP GROUP, REP.BY ITS PRESIDENT SMT.N.PADMAVATHI W/O THAMMA RAO, AGE- 54 YEARS, OCCFP SHOP DEALER OF SHOP NO.0453033, BHIMANAPALLI VILLAGE, UPPALAGUPTAM MANDAL, KONASEEMA DIST.

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...PETITIONER(S)

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STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP.BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DIST.

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THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, KONASEEMA DIST., AT AMALAPURAM.

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THE COLLECTOR CS, KONASEEMA DIST., AT AMALAPURAM.

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THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, AMALAPURAM DIVISION, KONASEEMA DIST.

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ direction preferably writ of mandamus declaring the Notifications issued by the 4th respondent vide Rf.A/06/2025 dt-03-01-2025 Rf.A/06/2025 dt 03-01-2025 - Rf.A/06/2025 dt-03-01-2025 and Rf.A/11/2025 dt-3-1-2025 for appointment of permanent dealers for FP Shops in respect of Shop Nos.0458011 0458006 0458022 and 0453033 located at Amalapuram Revenue Division of Konaseema Dist., instead of regularizing the petitioners existing dealership without following the roster fixed in G.O.Ms.No.77 General Administration (Services- D) Department dt- 2-8-2023 is illegal, arbitrary, and volatile of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside notification dt-03-01-2025 (to the extent of present shops are concerned) and further direct the respondents to continue the petitioners as fair price shop dealers for their respective shops as permanent dealers by regularizing the petitioners authorization and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased may be pleased to Direct the 4th respondent not to finalize the selection process in respect of Shop Nos.0458011, 0458006; 0458022 & 0453033 located at Amalapuram Revenue Division of Konaseema Dist., pending disposal of the writ petition.

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Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

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1.M M M SRINIVASA RAO

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES

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W.P.No.1218 of 2025

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Between:

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SRIDEVI MAHILA SWASHAKTI SANGAM, REP. BY ITS MEMBER, SMT. TELIKOTI SRIDEVI, W/O. T. TRIMURTHULU, AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS, OCC. TEMPORARY FPS DEALER FPS N0.0483056 R/O. 62-10-44/1, MUTHA NAGAR, GOVT. SCHOOL BACKSIDE, KAKINADA URBAN, KAKINADA MANDAL, KAKIANDA-533002, KAKINADA DISTRICT, ERSTWHILE EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT.

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M/S. KARUNAMAYUDU MAHILA SHAKTI SANGAM,, REP. BY ITS PRESIDENT, SMT. ANUMANCHIPALLI VISWESWARI, W/O. A. GOWRI SANKAR VARA PARASAD, AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS OCC. TEMPORARY FPS DEALER FPS N0.0435041 R/O. 9-100, MAIN ROAD, PEDAPUDI -533006, PEDAPUDI MANDAL, KAKINADA DISTRICT, ERSTWHILE EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT.

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M/S. VIGNESHWARA MAHILA SHAKTI SANGAM @ VIGNESHWARA MSS,, REP. BY ITS PRESIDENT, SMT. DEVINEEDI SATYASRI, W/O. D. SRINIVAS, AGED ABOUT 24 YEARS, OCC.TEMPORARY FPS DEALER FPS N0.0435014 R/O. 4-137, THURUPU PETA, PEDDADA VILLAGE, PEDAPUDI MANDAL, KAKINADA DISTRICT, ERSTWHILE EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT.

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PUPPALA VEERA VENKATA NAVEEN,, S/O. SITHAPATHI RAO, AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS, OCC. TEMPORARY FPS DEALER FPS N0.0483103 R/O. 52-4-23/A, MAHALAKSHMI NAGAR, JAGANAICKPUR, NEAR RAMALAYAM STREET, KAKIANDA,

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KAKINADA URBAN MANDAL, KAKINADA DISTRICT, ERSTWHILE EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI GUNTER DISTRICT

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THE COMMISSIONER CIVIL SUPPLIES, AP STATE CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPORATION LTD. D.NO. 10152/1, CIVIL SUPPLIES BHAVAN, 3RD FLOOR, SRI SAI TOWERS, BESIDES SIRIS COMPANY, VIJAYAWADA-520007, NTR DISTRICT

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THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, KAKINADA DISTRICT, KAKINADA, KAKINADA DISTRICT.

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THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, KAKINADA DIVISION, KAKINADA DISTRICT.

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THE TAHSILDAR, KAKINADA URBAN MANDAL, KAKINADA DISTRICT

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THE TAHSILDAR, , PEDAPUDI MANDAL KAKINADA DISTRICT

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate writ order or direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents particularly the 4th Respondent in issuing notification dated 01-01-2025 more for appointment of permanent dealers in respect of ration shops vide (1) Shop Nos.0483056 situated at Wards-14,13 of Kakinada Urban Mandal of 1st petitioner (2) Shop No.0435041 situated at Pedapudi village and Mandal of 2nd petitioner (3) Shop No.0435014 situated at Peddada village of Pedapudi Mandal of 3rd petitioner and (4) shop No. 0483103 of ward-35 of Kakinada Urban Mandal of 4th petitioner and all are pertains to of Kakinada Division and District is contrary to the GO Ms.No.4 dated 28-02-2014 and GO.Ms.No.32 dated 03-12-2018 without issuing prior notice without following procedure and without following roster points contrary to GO.Ms.77 dated 02-

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08-2023 as illegal, arbitrary, Capricious, colorable exercise of power, violative of principles of natural justice, contrary to the law laid down by Full Bench of this Honble Court reported in M. Vanaja Vs. B. Balaseshanna and others, 2007 (4) ALD 388 (FB), apart from violation of Article 14, 16, 19 and 21 of Constitution of India and set aside the notification DATED 01-01-2025 forthwith in the interest of justice, consequently, continue the petitioners as dealer to the FPS No.0483056, 0435041, 0435014 and 0483103 respectively by supplying commodities as usual forthwith in the interest of justice and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to stay of all further proceedings in pursuant to the notifications dated 01-012025 by way of paper publication for appointment of permanent dealers in respect of Shop No. 0483056, 0435041, 0435014 and 0483103 respectively situated at Wards-14,13 of Kakinada Urban, Peddapudi village and Mandal, Peddada village and ward 35 Kakinada Urban Mandal of Kakinada District of the petitioners 1 to 4 respectively under control of 4th respondent including examination going to be held on 19-01-2025 pending consideration of the above Writ Petition by continue the petitioners as FPS dealer as usual by supplying commodities in the interest of justice and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

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1.RAMA MURTY P V S A

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES

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W.P.No.1269 of 2025

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Between:

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M/S. MEGHANA MAHILA SHAKTI SANGAM,, REP. BY ITS MEMBER, SMT. MORTHA MOUNIKA, W/O. SRINU, AGED ABOUT 28 YEARS, OCC IN-CHARGE FPS DEALER FPS N0.0420044 R/O. 2-128, SC PETA, PULIMERA, TATIPARTHI VILLAGE, PEDDAPURAM MANDAL, KAKINADA DISTRICT, ERSTWHILE EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT

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M/S. SRIDEVI PRASAD MAHILA SHAKTI SANGAM,, REP. BY ITS PRESIDENT, SMT. VASAMSETTI VARALAKSHMI W/O. VASAMSETTI GANGA, AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS, OCC.

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TEMPORARY FPS DEALER FPS NO.0420008 R/O. 15-2-19, BANGARAMMA GUDI VEEDHI, PEDAAPURAM-533437, PEDDAPURAM MANDAL, KAKINADA DISTRICT, ERSTWHILE EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT.

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M/S. TEJASRI MAHILA SHAKTI SANGAM,, REP. BY ITS MEMBER, MS.DEVARAKONDA SATY KEERTHI PRIYANKA, D/O. D. SUDHAKAR, AGED ABOUT 26 YEARS, OCC TEMPORARY FPS DEALER FPS NO.0420009, R/O. 16-13-14/A, KABADI VEEDHI, PEDDAPURAM-533437 PEDDAPURAM MANDAL, KAKINADA DISTRICT, ERSTWHILE EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT.

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M/S. SAI GEETHA MAHILA SHAKTI SANGAM,, REP. BY ITS MEMBER, SMT.KATURU RAIJA RANI, W/O. SATTIBABU, AGED ABOUT 32 YEARS, OCC TEMPORARY FPS DEALER FPS NO.0420039 R/O. 3-102, SC PETA, DIVILI-533433, PEDDAPURAM MANDAL, KAKINADA DISTRICT, ERSTWHILE EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT

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...PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI GUNTER DISTRICT

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THE COMMISSIONER CIVIL SUPPLIES, AP STATE CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPORATION LTD. D.NO. 10152/1, CIVIL SUPPLIES BHAVAN, 3RD FLOOR, SRI SAI TOWERS, BESIDES SIRIS COMPANY VIJAYAWADA-520007, NTR DISTRICT

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THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, KAKINADA DISTRICT, KAKINADA, KAKINADA DISTRICT.

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THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, PEDDAPURAM DIVISION, KAKINADA DISTRICT.

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THE TAHSILDAR, PEDDAPURAM MANDAL KAKINADA DISTRICTX

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate writ order or direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents particularly the Respondent in issuing notification dated 01-01-2025 for appointment of permanent dealers in respect of ration shops vide (1) Shop Nos.0420044 situated at Tatiparthi of Peddapuram Mandal of 1ST petitioner (2) Shop No.0420008 situated at Peddapuram village and Mandal of 2ND petitioner (3) Shop No.0420009 situated at Peddapuram village and Mandal of 3RD petitioner and (4) shop No. 0420039 of Divili village of Peddapuram Mandal of 4TH petitioner and ail are pertains to of Peddapuram Division and District is contrary to the GO Ms.No.4 dated 28-02-2014 and GO.Ms.No.32 dated 03-12-2018 without following procedure and without following roster points contrary to GO.Ms.77 dated 02-08-2023 as illegal, arbitrary, Capricious, colorable exercise of power, violative of principles of natural justice, contrary to the law laid down by Full Bench of this Honble Court reported in M. Vanaja Vs. B. Balaseshanna and others, 2007 (4) ALD 388 (FB), apart from violation of Article 14, 16, 19 and 21 of Constitution of India and set aside the notification dated 01-01-2025 forthwith in the interest of justice, consequently, continue the petitioners as dealer to the FPS No.0420044, 0420008, 0420009 and 0420039 respectively by supplying commodities as usual forthwith in the interest of justice and pass such

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased may be pleased to stay of all further proceedings in pursuant to the notification dated 01-01- 2025 by way of paper publication as well as individual notifications dated 01-01-2025 for appointment of permanent dealers in respect of Shop No. 0420044, 0420008, 0420009 and 0420039 respectively situated at Tatiparthi, Peddapuram Mandal & Town, Peddapuram Mandal & Town, Divili respectively of Peddapuram Division of Kakinada District of the petitioners 1 to 4 respectively under control of 4th respondent including examination going to be held on 19-01-2025 pending consideration of the above Writ Petition by continue the petitioners as FPS dealer as usual by supplying commodities in the interest of justice and pass suc

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Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

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1.RAMA MURTY P V S A

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES

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W.P.No.1872 of 2025

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Between:

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TRIVENI MAHILA SHAKTI SANGAM, REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, SMT. MOTUKURI RAJYALAXMI, W/O. RAJU, AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS, OCC. TEMPORARY FPS DEALER FPS N0.0410022 R/O. 1- 170, U.JAGNNADHAPURAM, SC PETA, KONTHANGI PO, PARTHIPADU MANDAL, PEDDAPURAM DIVISION, KAKINADA DISTRICT, ERSTWHILE EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI GUNTER DISTRICT

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THE COMMISSIONER CIVIL SUPPLIES, AP STATE CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPORATION LTD. D.NO. 10152/1, CIVIL SUPPLIES BHAVAN, 3RD FLOOR, SRI SAI TOWERS, BESIDES SIRIS COMPANY VIJAYAWADA-520007, NTR DISTRICT

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THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, KAKINADA DISTRICT, KAKINADA, KAKINADA DISTRICT.

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THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, PEDDAPURAM DIVISION, KAKINADA DISTRICT.

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THE TAHSILDAR, PARTHIPADU MANDAL, KAKINADA DISTRICT

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate writ order or direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus the action of the respondents more particularly the 4th Respondent in issuing notification vide Ref. A/303/Parthipadu/041022/2024 dated 01-01-2025 for appointment of

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permanent dealers in respect of Fair Price shop vide Shop No.0410022 situated at U.Jagnnadhapuram Village, Parthipadu Mandal, Peddapuram Division, Kakinada District allocating category EWS against the previously SC category is contrary to the GO Ms.No.4 dated 28-02-2014 and GO.Ms.No.32 dated 03-12-2018 without following procedure and without following roster points contrary to GO.Ms.77 dated 02-08-2023 despite allowing the written examination dated 19-01-2025 without considering representation dated 1010-2024 as illegal, arbitrary, Capricious, colorable exercise of power, violative of principles of natural justice, contrary to the law laid down by Full Bench of this Honble Court reported in M. Vanaja Vs. B. Balaseshanna and others, 2007 (4) ALD 388 (FB), apart from violation of Article 14, 16, 19 and 21 of Constitution of India and set aside the notification dated 01-1-2025 forthwith in the interest of justice, consequently, continue the petitioner as dealer to the FPS No.0410022 by supplying commodities as usual forthwith in the interest of justice and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to stay of all further proceedings in pursuant to the notification vide ref A/303/Parthipadu/041022/2024 dated 01-01- 2025 for appointment of permanent dealers in respect of Shop No. 0410022 of U. Jagannadapuram Village, Parthipadu Mandal Peddapuram Division of Kakinada District of the under control of 4'^ respondent including declaration of result of examination held on 19-01-2025 pending consideration of the above Writ Petition by continue the petitioners as FPS dealer as usual by supplying commodities in the interest of justice and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.RAMA MURTY P V S A

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES

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W.P.No.27 of 2025

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Between:

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SYED ASMA, W/O SYED CHAN BASHA, AGED ABOUT 34 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO. 1149047, R/O. 8-103,

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EPILAVANKAPALLI, GORLAMUDIVEEDU, RAYACHOTI, KADAPA NOW ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER CIVIL SUPPLIES, AP STATE CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPORATION LTD, D. NO. 10-152/1, CIVIL SUPPLIES BHAVAN, FLOOR, SRI SAI TOWERS, BESIDE SIRIS COMPANY, KANURU, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT - 520007.

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THE REVENU DIVISIONAL OFFICER, RAYACHOTI, KADAPA NOW ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT.

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THE TAHSILDAR, RAYACHOTI, KADAPA NOW ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT.

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction declaring the action of the respondents more particularly the 3rd respondent in issuing notification vide Ref No. B/1083/RCT/2024 dated 23.12.2024 is illegal, arbitrary and violations of Article 14,19 and 21 and consequently set aside the same and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased pleased stay all further proceedings issued by the 3rd respondent vide notification Ref No. B/1083/RCT/2024 dated 23.12.2024 pending disposal of the above Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.K SRINIVAS

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES

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W.P.No.1251 of 2025

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Between:

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PACHIMALA PRASANTHI KUMARI, W/O. NARASIMHA RAJU, REP. BY PAVANI MAHILA SAKTHI SANGAM, AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO.0454054, R/O.2-15, SAMANASA, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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BADDE KANAKADURGA, , W/O SRINIVASRAO, REP. BY YAMUNA SELF HELP GROUP, AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO. 0447028,R/O.D.NO. 1-127/A, Y.KOTHAPALLI, P. GANNAVARAM, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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PANDIRI VENKATA LAKSHMI, W/O. PUMA CHANDRA RAO, REP. BY SRI RAMA MAHILA SAKTHI SANGAM, AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO.0447016, R/O. D.NO. 3-12/3, PEDA PEDA, UDUMUDI, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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YARLAGADDA SURYA KUMARI,, W/O. BABU RAO, REP BY ASWINI MAHILA SAKTHI SANGAM, AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO. 0457015, R/O. D.NO.2-133, SOMPALLI, RAZOLE, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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DOMMETI DURGA, W/O D. VENKATA DURGA RAO, REP. BY ISHWARYA SELF HELP GROUP, AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO.0447038, R/O. D.NO.4-43, POTHAVARAM, P. GANNAVARAM, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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BEERAKA J V KEEDARESWARAMBA,, W/O. SRINIVASA RAO, REP.BY CHOWDESWARI DEVI MAHILA SAKTHI SANGAM, AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO.0454033, R/0.4-171/A, MADAVARISTREET, BANDARULANKA, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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ANGELA JANSI VENKATA LAKSHMI, , W/O. VENKATA SATYANARAYANA, REP. BY SRI SHIRIDI SAI BABA MAHILA SAKTHI SANGAM, AGED ABOUT 54 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO.0454007, R/O.3-3-88, DHAKSHINAMURTHY STREET, AMALAPURAM, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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RAYUDU SURYA KUMARI, , W/O. SURYANARAYANA, REP. BY SRI SIDDI VINAYAKA MAHILA SAKTHI SANGAM, AGED ABOUT YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO.0449021, VILASA VILLAGE, AINAVILLI MANDAL, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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BOKKA DEVI, , W/O. SOMASEKAR, REP. BY SIDDI VINAKAYA MAHILA SAKTHI SANGAM, AGED ABOUT 34 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO.0449036, R/O.4-64, SANKARAYAGUDEM VILLAGE, AINAVILLI, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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PAMIDIKONDALA LAKSHMI PRASANNA SUBHASRI,, C/O. VENKATA NARASIMHA RAO, REP. BY SRINIVASA MAHILA SAKTHI SANGAM, AGED ABOUT 25 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO.0449035, R/O.1-117, KRAPA, AINAVILLI,EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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NAKKA BAGHYALAKSHMI,, W/O. SRINIVASU, REP. BY DEEPA MAHILA SAKTHI SANGAM, AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO.0449032, R/O.2-74/A, POTILANKA, SANAPALLILANKA, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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KADALI VIJAYA MANI,, C/O. HAH KRISHNA, REP. BY SRI LAVANYA MAHILA SAKTHI SANGAM, AGED ABOUT 29 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO.0447027, R/O.1-157, R. YENUGUPALLI, P. GANNAVARAM EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER(S)

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS EX-OFFICIO SECRETARY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND CIVIL SUPPLIES

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DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER, AP STATE CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPORATION LTD, D. NO. 10-152/1, CIVIL SUPPLIES BHAVAN, 3RD FLOOR, SRI SAI TOWERS, BESIDE SIRIS COMPANY, KANURU, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT - 520007.

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THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, KOTHAPETA DIVISION, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, AMALAPURAM DIVISION, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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THE TAHSILDAR, AMALAPURAM MANDAL, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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THE TAHSILDAR, RAZOLE MANDAL, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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THE TAHSILDAR, P. GANNAVARAM MANDAL, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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THE TAHSILDAR, AINAPALLI MANDAL, EAST GODAVARI NOW B.R AMBEDKAR KONA SEEMA DISTRICT.

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction declaring the action of the 4TH respondent in issuing notification Vide Ref. A/03/2025 dated 03.01.2025 is illegal, arbitrary and violation of principles of natural justice consequently set aside the same in respect of petitioners fair price shops and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased pleased stay of all the further proceedings in notification Vide Ref. A/03/2025

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dated 03.01.2025 in respect of petitioners fair price shops pending disposal of the above Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

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1.K SRINIVAS

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES

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W.P.No.5592 of 2025

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Between:

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ATTAR SAHAZANEEN, W/O ATTAR KHADAR BASHA, AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS, F P SHOP DEALER, F P SHOP. NO. 1081013 APPARAO THOTA, MANDANAPALLE TOWN MANDAL CHITTOOR NOW ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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THE COMMISSIONER CIVIL SUPPLIES, AP STATE CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPORATION LTD, D. NO. 10-152/1, CIVIL SUPPLIES BHAVAN, 3RDFLOOR, SRI SAI TOWERS, BESIDE SIRIS COMPANY, KANURU, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT - 520007.

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THE SUB COLLECTOR, MANDANAPALLE DIVISION CHITTOOR NOW ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT.

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THE TAHSILDAR, MANDANAPALLE MANDAL CHITTOOR NOW ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT.

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ or Order or direction declaring the action of the respondents more particularly the 3RD

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respondent in issuing notification vide Ref. No. Cl/1069/2024 dated. 12.12.2024without following rule of reservations per G.O. Ms 77 dated 02.08.2023 is illegal, arbitrary and violations of Article 14, 19 AND 21 and consequently set aside the of petitioner fair price shop and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased pleased stay all further proceedings issued by the 3RD respondent vide notification Ref. No. Cl/1069/2024 dated. 12.12.2024 in respect of petitioner fair price shop pending disposal of the above Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.K SRINIVAS

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES

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W.P.No.4068 of 2025

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Between:

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S NAGEENA BEGUM, W/O. S. SHAMEER BASHA AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS, OCC. FP SHOP DEALER, SHOP. NO. 1005009, R/O. MUBARAK SELF HELP GROUP SIMHAM STREET, B. KOTHAKOTA, ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT

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...PETITIONER

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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AP STATE CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPORATION LTD, D. NO. 10-152/1, CIVIL SUPPLIES BHAVAN, FLOOR, SRI SAI TOWERS, BESIDE SIRIS COMPANY, KANURU, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT - 520007.

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THE SUB COLLECTOR, MADANAPALLE DIVISION, CHITTOOR

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NOW ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT.

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THE TAHSILDAR, B. KOTHAKOTA MANDAL, CHITTOOR NOW ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT.

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ or Order or direction declaring the action of the respondents more particularly the 3rd respondent in issuing notification vide Ref. No. C1/1013/2024 dated 07.12.2024 without following the rule of reservations per G.O. Ms 77 dated 02.08.2023 is illegal, arbitrary and violations of Article 14, 19 and 21 and consequently set aside the same in respect of petitioner fair price shop and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to stay all further proceedings issued by the 3rd respondent vide notification Ref. No. Cl/1013/2024 dated 07.12.2024 in respect of petitioner fair price shop pending disposal of the above Writ Petition and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.K SRINIVAS

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES

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HONOURABLE SMT. JUSTICE V.SUJATHA

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WRIT PETITION NOs.46346 of 2018 and 1268, 2404, 1218, 1269, 1872, 27, 1251, 5592 & 4068 of 2025

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COMMON ORDER :

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Writ Petition No.46346 of 2018 came to be filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following relief:-

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“ …to issue a Writ, Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 2^nd respondent issuing Notification in Roc.C1/367/2018, Dt.05.12.2018 for filling up the FP Shop Dealer under BC-B(Women) Category without following the rule of reservation for shop No.19 of Maneendram Village, Ramakuppam Mandal, Chittoor District is illegal arbitrary and violation of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same.”

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Writ Petition No.1268 of 2025 came to be filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following relief:-

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“ …to issue an appropriate writ order or direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents more particularly the 5^th Respondent in issuing notification vide Ref. No. D/483/Karapa/0436024/2024 dated 01-01-2025 for appointment of permanent dealers in respect of Shop No.0436024 situated at China Mamidada village of Karapa Mandal of Kakinada District is contrary to the GO.Ms.No.4 dated 2802-2014 and GO.Ms.No.32 dated 03-12-2018 without issuing prior notice without following procedure and without following roster points contrary to GO.Ms.77 dated 02-08-2023 despite representations dated 10-10-2024 and 14-10-2024 as illegal, arbitrary. Capricious, colorable exercise of power, violative of principles of natural justice, contrary to the law laid down by Full Bench of this Hon'ble Court reported in M. Vanaja Vs. B. Balaseshanna and others, 2007 (4) ALD 388 (FB), apart from violation of Article 14, 16, 19 and 21 and 350 of Constitution of India and set aside the notification dated 01-012025 forthwith in the interest of justice, consequently, continue the petitioner as dealer to the FPS No.0436024 by supplying commodities as usual forthwith in the interest of justice…”

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Writ Petition No.2404 of 2025 came to be filed under Article 226 of the

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Constitution of India seeking the following relief:-

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“ …to issue a writ or direction preferably writ of mandamus declaring the Notifications issued by the 4^th respondent vide Rf.A/06/2025 dt-03-01-2025; Rf.A/06/2025 dt 03-01-2025; Rf.A/06/2025 dt-03-01-2025 and Rf.A/11/2025 dt-3-1-2025 for appointment of permanent dealers for FP Shops in respect of Shop Nos.0458011; 0458006; 0458022 and 0453033 located at Amalapuram Revenue Division of Konaseema Dist., instead of regularizing the petitioners existing dealership without following the roster fixed in G.O.Ms.No.77 General Administration (Services-D) Department dt-2-8-2023 is illegal, arbitrary, and volatile of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside notification dt-03-01-2025 (to the extent of present shops are concerned) and further direct the respondents to continue the petitioners as fair price shop dealers for their respective shops as permanent dealers by regularizing the petitioners authorization.”

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4. Writ Petition No.1218 of 2025 came to be filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following relief:-

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“ …to issue an appropriate writ order or direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents particularly the 4^th Respondent in issuing notification dated 01-01-2025 more for appointment of permanent dealers in respect of ration shops vide (1) Shop Nos.0483056 situated at Wards-14,13 of Kakinada Urban Mandal of 1^st petitioner (2) Shop No.0435041 situated at Pedapudi village and Mandal of 2^nd petitioner (3) Shop No.0435014 situated at Peddada village of Pedapudi Mandal of 3^rd petitioner and (4) shop No.0483103 of ward-35 of Kakinada Urban Mandal of 4th petitioner and all are pertains to of Kakinada Division and District is contrary to the GO Ms.No.4 dated 28-02-2014 and GO.Ms.No.32 dated 03-12-2018 without issuing prior notice without following procedure and without following roster points contrary to GO.Ms.77 dated 02-08-2023 as illegal, arbitrary, Capricious, colorable exercise of power, violative of principles of natural justice, contrary to the law laid down by Full Bench of this Honble Court reported in M. Vanaja Vs. B. Balaseshanna and

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others, 2007 (4) ALD 388 (FB), apart from violation of Article 14, 16, 19 and 21 of Constitution of India and set aside the notification DATED 01-01-2025 forthwith in the interest of justice, consequently, continue the petitioners as dealer to the FPS No.0483056, 0435041, 0435014 and 0483103 respectively by supplying commodities as usual forthwith in the interest of justice.”

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Writ Petition No.1269 of 2025 came to be filed under Article 226 of the

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Constitution of India seeking the following relief:-

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“ …to issue an appropriate writ order or direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents particularly the 4^th Respondent in issuing notification dated 01-01-2025 for appointment of permanent dealers in respect of ration shops vide (1) Shop Nos.0420044 situated at Tatiparthi of Peddapuram Mandal of 1^st petitioner (2) Shop No.0420008 situated at Peddapuram village and Mandal of 2^nd petitioner (3) Shop No.0420009 situated at Peddapuram village and Mandal of 3^rd petitioner and (4) shop No.0420039 of Divili village of Peddapuram Mandal of 4^th petitioner and all are pertains to of Peddapuram Division and District is contrary to the GO Ms.No.4 dated 28-02-2014 and GO.Ms.No.32 dated 03-12-2018 without following procedure and without following roster points contrary to GO.Ms.77 dated 02-08-2023 as illegal, arbitrary, Capricious, colorable exercise of power, violative of principles of natural justice, contrary to the law laid down by Full Bench of this Honble Court reported in M. Vanaja Vs. B. Balaseshanna and others, 2007 (4) ALD 388 (FB), apart from violation of Article 14, 16, 19 and 21 of Constitution of India and set aside the notification dated 01-01-2025 forthwith in the interest of justice, consequently, continue the petitioners as dealer to the FPS No.0420044, 0420008, 0420009 and 0420039 respectively by supplying commodities as usual forthwith in the interest of justice

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Writ Petition No.1872 of 2025 came to be filed under Article 226 of the

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Constitution of India seeking the following relief:-

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“ …to issue an appropriate writ order or direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus the action of the respondents more particularly the 4^th Respondent in issuing notification vide Ref. A/303/Parthipadu/041022/2024 dated 01-01-2025 for appointment of

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permanent dealers in respect of Fair Price shop vide Shop No.0410022 situated at U.Jagnnadhapuram Village, Parthipadu Mandal, Peddapuram Division, Kakinada District allocating category “EWS” against the previously “SC” category is contrary to the GO Ms.No.4 dated 28-02-2014 and GO.Ms.No.32 dated 03-12-2018 without following procedure and without following roster points contrary to GO.Ms.77 dated 02-08-2023 despite allowing the written examination dated 19-01-2025 without considering representation dated 10-10-2024 as illegal, arbitrary, Capricious, colorable exercise of power, violative of principles of natural justice, contrary to the law laid down by Full Bench of this Honble Court reported in M. Vanaja Vs. B. Balaseshanna and others, 2007 (4) ALD 388 (FB), apart from violation of Article 14, 16, 19 and 21 of Constitution of India and set aside the notification dated 01-1-2025 forthwith in the interest of justice, consequently, continue the petitioner as dealer to the FPS No.0410022 by supplying commodities as usual forthwith in the interest of justice.”

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Writ Petition No.27 of 2025 came to be filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following relief:-

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“ …to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction declaring the action of the respondents more particularly the 3rd respondent in issuing notification vide Ref No. B/1083/RCT/2024 dated 23.12.2024 is illegal, arbitrary and violations of Article 14, 19 and 21 and consequently set aside the same.”

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Writ Petition No.1251 of 2025 came to be filed under Article 226 of the

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Constitution of India seeking the following relief:-

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“ …to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction declaring the action of the 4^th respondent in issuing notification Vide Ref. A/03/2025 dated 03.01.2025 is illegal, arbitrary and violation of principles of natural justice consequently set aside the same in respect of petitioners’ fair price shops.”

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Writ Petition No.5592 of 2025 came to be filed under Article 226 of the

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Constitution of India seeking the following relief:-

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“ …to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ or Order or direction declaring the action of the respondents more particularly the 3RD respondent in issuing notification vide Ref. No.Cl/1069/2024 dated. 12.12.2024 without following rule of reservations per G.O.Ms 77 dated 02.08.2023 is illegal, arbitrary and violations of Article 14, 19 and 21 and consequently set aside the of petitioner fair price shop.”

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Writ Petition No.4068 of 2025 came to be filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following relief:-

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“ …to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ or Order or direction declaring the action of the respondents more particularly the 3rd respondent in issuing notification vide Ref. No. C1/1013/2024 dated 07.12.2024 without following the rule of reservations per G.O. Ms 77 dated 02.08.2023 is illegal, arbitrary and violations of Article 14, 19 and 21 and consequently set aside the same in respect of petitioner fair price shop.”

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Since the issue involved in all the writ petitions is one and the same, they are taken up together and are disposed of by this common order.

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Heard learned for the petitioners and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Civil Supplies.

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During hearing, learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the issue involved in these writ petitions, is squarely covered by the common order of this Court passed in Writ Petition No.31505 of 2024 and batch, dated 17.11.2025 and requested to pass a similar order in these writ petition also. The same is not disputed by the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Civil Supplies representing the respondents. The operative portion of the said order, reads as under:

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“13. It has come to the notice of this Court that several writ petitions have been filed challenging the notifications and the said notifications have been

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stayed by this Court only on the ground that there is no specification in the said notifications with regard to the category to which the Fair Price Shop has been reserved and also with regard to the preference to be given to the DWCRA group members who fall under Clause IX (iii) of G.O.Ms.No.32 dated 03.12.2018 and the subsequent circular instructions dated 15.09.2024. In view of the stay granted by this Court, the respondents are unable to make permanent appointments to the subject Fair Price Shops and the shops are being continued by temporary Fair Price Shop dealers.

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14. In view of the same, this Court feels it appropriate to direct the respondents to specify in the notification, the category to which the fair price shop is being reserved and that the applications submitted by the DWCRA group members, who fall under Clause IX (iii) of G.O.Ms.No.32 dated 03.12.2018 and the subsequent circular instructions dated 15.09.2024 shall be received subject to fulfillment of roster point, age and educational qualifications as per the notification.

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15. With the above observations, these Writ Petitions are allowed setting aside the impugned notifications pertaining to the petitioners Fair Price Shops with a liberty to the respondents to issue fresh notification in accordance with the above directions. There shall be no order as to costs.”

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