LAWS(P&H)-2023-11-83

SHIVA RICE MILLS Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

Decided On November 08, 2023
Shiva Rice Mills Appellant
V/S
STATE OF PUNJAB Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) With the consent of both sides, the main petition is taken up for final disposal.

(2.) The petitioner through instant petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of order dtd. 29/10/2023 (Annexure P-4) whereby allocation of paddy to the petitioner has been cancelled and order dtd. 3/11/2023 (Annexure P-5) whereby already stored paddy is ordered to be shifted.

(3.) The petitioner is engaged in the business of milling rice. The petitioner was allocated paddy in terms of Custom Milling Policy 2023- 2024. The officials of respondent conducted surprise visit at the premises of the petitioners and found 1780 quintals excess material. On the basis of report of inspecting team, District Allotment Committee by impugned order has cancelled allotment of paddy to the petitioner and further blacklisted for 3 years. Consequent to order passed by District Allotment Committee, Director Food Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs Department of Punjab by order dtd. 3/11/2023 has directed the petitioner to shift already stored quantity to other mills.