“9. In the result, the writ petition is disposed of permitting the petitioner to make a fresh representation to the 2nd respondent marking a copy to the 1st respondent, on such representation, the 2nd respondent shall consider the matter afresh in the light of G.O.Ms.No.17 dated 14.2.1997 by affording sufficient opportunity to the petitioner and also to consider whether the H.T.s.C.No.33 has been bonafidely used for the domestic consumption and to dispose of the representation in accordance with law. It is made clear that this court has not expressed any opinion on the merits. The writ petitioner shall make a fresh representation to the respondents by enclosing a copy of this order within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. On receipt of such representation, the respondents shall afford sufficient opportunity to the petitioner and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of the representation. Till decision is taken on such representation, the respondents shall not proceed to recover the amount of Rs.4,12,279/- claimed in the impugned letter. However, there is no order as to costs.”
