2022 (5) TMI 1611 - HC - VAT and Sales Tax

Non-conclusion of proceedings against the respondent No. 4 - non-conclusion resulting in certain hardships to the petitioner as he and other beneficiaries have been attached to a distant fair price shop - HELD THAT - While no direction may be issued with respect to the current arrangement as that may fall in administrative domain, it is expected that proceedings arising from the suspension of fair price shop agreement of respondent No. 4 may be concluded as expeditiously as possible, strictly in accordance with law and preferably within a period of three months from the date of presentation of a certified copy of this order before the respondent No. 2, if those proceedings are still pending. The present writ petition is disposed of.

Summary

The petitioner complained about a fair price shop agreement being suspended. The petitioner is now aggrieved that proceedings against the respondent have not concluded, causing hardships. The court expects the proceedings to be concluded within three months. The writ petition is disposed of.