THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.24242 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner is the husband of the 3rd respondent. It is stated in the recent past, divorce has taken place between them. Tobacco Board issued a baron licence in the name of the 3rd respondent, at a time when the marriage was subsisting. The petitioner states that at the time of divorce, it was agreed that the licence that was issued in favour of the 3rd respondent must be transferred in his favour. A letter said to have been addressed by the 3rd respondent is placed. The petitioner submitted an application before the 1st respondent with a prayer to cancel the licence that is standing in the name of the 3rd respondent and to transfer the same in his favour. His grievance is that no action has been taken thereon. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for respondents 1 and 2. Admittedly, the licence is in the name of the 3rd respondent. It can be cancelled only when she prays for it or if any violation is noticed on her part. Inasmuch as the petitioner states that the 3rd respondent herself consented for the transfer or cancellation of the licence, the safest thing for him would have been to make a joint application by himself and the 3rd respondent. Even when such an application is made, steps have to be taken in accordance with the relevant provisions of law. Unless and until such a joint application is filed, nothing can be expected from respondents 1 and 2. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of leaving it open to the petitioner to file a joint application for necessary relief along with the 3rd respondent before respondents 1 and 2. After verifying the genuinity of such application and identity of the persons, respondents 1 and 2 shall take necessary steps within four (4) weeks from the date of such presentation. There shall be no order as to costs. _________ 10.11.2009 JSU THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.24242 of 2009 Date: 10.11.2009 JSU