THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY W. P. Nos. 25356, 25357 & 25364 OF 2007, 1062 & 1099 OF 2008 COMMON ORDER: The petitioners were granted leases of mining, to quarry road metal over various extents of land. The 3rd respondent issued demand notices, dated 9.11.2006, to the petitioners, for various amounts, comprising of seigniorage fee and penalty, to the extent of 10 times. It was alleged that the petitioners have undertaken quarry operations, outside the area, leased to them. Petitioners preferred appeals to the 1st respondent, against the demand notice, together with application for stay. These writ petitions are ﬁled, stating that the appellate authority has not passed any interim order, and that the 3rd respondent is proceeding to enforce the demand notice. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Government Pleader for Industries. The petitioners have already availed the statutory remedy of appeal against the orders of demand. The appellate authority did not pass any interim order. Therefore, they have approached this court, for the limited relief. While admitting the writ petitions, this court granted interim order, staying the operation of the demand notice, subject to payment of seigniorage fee. It is felt that this arrangement should hold good, till the 1st respondent disposes of the appeals. Hence, the writ petitions are disposed of, directing that the impugned demand notices shall stand stayed, to the extent of penalty, till the disposal of the appeals by the 1st respondent. The 3rd respondent shall issue dispatch permissions for the metal quarried in the authorised area. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ 5th September 2008 Note: Issue C.C. in three days. (B/o) PAN