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5. Coming to the facts and proceedings as narrated in W.P. (C).No. 31663 of 2012, almost similar contentions have been raised by the petitioners herein as well. The concerned respondents, the Departmental authorities and the 'Matsyafed' have filed separate counter affidavits referring to the sequence of events. In the counter affidavit filed by the respondents, it is pointed out that, the misuse of Kerosene supplied at subsidy rate was to an alarming extent, which came to the notice of the Government and the 'Matsyafed' and it was accordingly, that a decision was taken to have 'joint verification' with all the parties concerned including the Civil Supplies Department, the Department of Fisheries, Matsyafed etc., apart from the presence of the representatives of various Unions. It was something like a statutory process and wide publicity was given in this regard. The Kerosene subsidy available as on date is upto an extent of 128 liters per month for 9.9 HP engines and 179 liters per month for 25 HP engines.