6. Thus, on both counts the impugned order, as contained in Annexure-5, cannot be sustained in its present form and, accordingly, the same is quashed and set aside. However, the matter is remitted back to the licensing authority for fresh consideration in accordance with law by recording a speaking order in terms of the observations made in the present order. Since a report of the enquiry as well as the statements of the complainants have already been appended with the counter affidavit, no fresh show cause notice along with the documents is required to be issued upon the petitioner. The petitioner would be required to appear before the licensing authority with his fresh reply to the show cause notice which should be considered and, thereafter, a final decision should be taken by the licensing authority within eight weeks from the date of filing of such reply. It is made clear that this order would not amount to automatic resumption of supplies to the petitioner as the same would depend upon the final order which would be taken by the licensing authority. However, if no order is passed within the time granted then the petitioner would be entitled for resumption of supplies also.”
