1 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR WPC No. 4289 of 2021 1 - Suraj Women Self Help Group, Mahuatikra, Through - President Smt. Indu W/o Shri Ramkaj Aged About 40 Years President Of Suraj Women Self Help Group - Mahuatikra, Tahsil - Ambikpur, District - Surguja (Chhattisgarh), District : Surguja (Ambikapur), Chhattisgarh ... Petitioner(s) versus 1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through - The Secretary, Department Of Food And Civil Supply Mahanadi Bhawan, New Raipur, District Raipur (Chhattisgarh), District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh 2 - The Collector (Food Department) Surguja (Ambikapur) District - Surguja (Chhattisgarh), District : Surguja (Ambikapur), Chhattisgarh 3 - The Sub - Divisional Officer (Revenue) Ambikapur, District Surguja (Chhattisgarh), District : Surguja (Ambikapur), Chhattisgarh 4 - The Food Inspector, Ambikapur, District Surguja (Chhattisgarh), District : Surguja (Ambikapur), Chhattisgarh 5 - Operator Of Govt. Faire Price Shop - Karenya, Tahsil - Ambikapur, District Surguja (Chhattisgarh), District : Surguja (Ambikapur), Chhattisgarh ... Respondent(s) For Petitioner : Ms. Aakancha Vishwakarma, Advocate on behalf of Mr. A.N. Pandey, Advocate For State : Mr. Dashrath Prajapati, P.L. Hon’ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey Judgment On Board 06-05-2025 1) Heard on admission. 2) Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the order was passed by the Sub - Divisional Officer (Revenue), Ambikapur whereby 2 the fair price shop allotted to the petitioner was suspended. He would contend that no inquiry was conducted and no opportunity of hearing was afforded. He would pray to quash the order dated 20.10.2021 (Annexure P/1) passed by respondent No. 3. 3) On the other hand, learned counsel for the State would submit that the order passed by the Sub - Divisional Officer (Revenue), Ambikapur is appealable under Clause 18 of the the Chhattisgarh Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016, therefore, the petition is not maintainable. 4) Having heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the documents present on record. 5) Taking into consideration the fact that there is an efficacious alternative remedy available to the petitioner, I am not inclined to keep this matter pending. Consequently, the petition is hereby dismissed. However, the petitioner would be at liberty to prefer a duly constituted appeal before the concerned Collector within a period of 30 days from today, along with an application for the grant of stay. The authority concerned is directed to decide the appeal within a period of 90 days, strictly in accordance with law. 6) As an interim order was passed in favour of the petitioner on 27.10.2021, it shall continue for the said period. Sd/- (Rakesh Mohan Pandey) JUDGE Ajinkya AJINKYA PANSARE Digitally signed by AJINKYA PANSARE Date: 2025.05.07 12:59:07 +0530