(1.) DELAY condoned in S.L.Ps.
(2.) LEAVE granted.
(3.) RULES were framed by the State of Kerala in exercise of its rule making power conferred upon it under Section 5 of the Act, pursuant whereto or in furtherance whereof 'Kerala Abkari Shops (Disposal in Auction) RULES, 2002 were framed. Rule 9(2) of the said RULES reads as under :