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WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 808 of 2009 CM SAI RAM STORE Petitioner
Through: Mr. Yogesh Kumar, Advocate
Tlirough: Mr. Rohit Madan with Mr. Arvind Gopal, Advocate
The application is disposed of.
WP (Civin No. 808/2009
ORDER
1. The grievance of the Petitioner is that he has not been issued a licence for running a Fair Price Shop ('FPS') in the notified area of Meet Nagar, Delhi in Circle 46.
2. In the counter affidavit filed on behalf of the Respondents, a reference is made to a Circular dated 30^ May 2008 issued by the Department ofFood Supplies & Consumer Affairs deciding to freeze the number of FPSs and 2010:DHC:10393
3. In view of the above factual position, this Court fails to appreciate how a mandamus can be issued to the Respondents to allot an FPS to the Petitioner even ifhe is otherwise eligible.
4. As and when the situation changes and the aforementioned circular is modified or withdrawn, the Petitioner's case can be considered by the Respondent in accordance with law.
5. The petition is disposed of.
S. MURALIDHAR, J.