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K.Vinod Chandran,J.:

The 1st appellant, a Co-operative Society, and its members, respondents 2 to 5, impugn the judgment of the learned Single Judge. The issue dealt with in the writ petition, from which the present appeal arises, and other two writ petitions are with respect to the eligibility of supply of kerosene at a subsidized rate. The controversy arose when the Government and the 'Matsyafed', respectively the 1st and 5th respondents, noticed the large scale misuse of kerosene issued under subsidized rates. A joint verification, hence, was ordered with sufficient notice and the members of the Co-operative Society carrying on the fishing operations were directed to produce, for verification, the vessels in which such fishing activity were  undertaken. The persons who are seeking subsidy were directed to register their vessels for inspection on the morning and were directed to produce the vessels for inspection by the joint verification team on the very same day. Out of the 160 vessels registered, only 124 vessels/engines were produced and after verification, permits were issued for kerosene under subsidized rates. However, admittedly the petitioners 2 to 5, despite registering their vessels, did not produce it for verification. The learned Single Judge, hence, dismissed the writ petition.