THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA WRIT PETITION NO.16464 OF 2011 ORDER: The petitioner is a running theatre screening films. A valid license had been granted in favour of the petitioner. Due to loss in business, the petitioner made an application on 22.04.2005 before the second respondent to close the theatre for the purpose of renovation. After the renovation was complete, the Managing Partner of the petitioner-theatre filed an application before the second respondent to grant permission by renewing the license. He also deposited necessary fee. However, the second respondent issued endorsement dated 25.05.2011 rejecting the request of the petitioner and directed the Managing Partner to file a fresh application for grant of B-Form License for screening films. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that as the petitioner-theatre was a running theatre way back in the year 2005, before its closure on account of renovation, therefore, no fresh license is required to be issued. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the second respondent be directed to consider the application of the petitioner on merits without insisting for grant of fresh B-Form License. After hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner, I am of the considered opinion that as the petitioner-theatre was running theatre till the year 2005, no fresh B-Form License is to be obtained by the petitioner. In view of the factual situation of the case, the Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to consider the application of the petitioner in accordance with law within a period of one month from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. No costs. _____________________ (ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA, J) 16th June 2011 Note: Issue CC by three days B/O RRB