IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) TUESDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND FOUR PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B.PRAKASH RAO W.P.NOS.1164, 1138, 1376, 3680, 3734, 3751, 3779, 3753, 3769, 5617, 5421, 5435, 9109, 9111 OF 2003 & W.P.NOS.6260, 229, 1184, 1559, 3915, 4628, 4965, 5391, 6297, 6356, 6591, 6554, 6888, 9202, 10742, 12770, 4943, 5390, 13682, 5800, 6381, 12781, AND 8848 OF 2004 WRIT PETITION NO : 1164 of 2003 Between: M/s Cheers Bar and Restaurant, represented by its Licencee P.Vijay Kumar S/o P.Mallaiah, aged about 45 years, Occ: Business, R/o H.No.2-4-493, Krishna Nagar, Kachiguda.,Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND Commissioner of Police., Twin Cities.,Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue Writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring order No. L & O/A3/314/2002 dated 9-1-2003 served on 11-01-2003 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Arts.14 & 19(1) (g) and set aside the same. Counsel for the Petitioner: Mr.K.RAGHAVACHARYULU Counsel for the Respondent: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 1138 of 2003 Between: Golden Sip Bar & Restaurant, 6-4-34, Musheerabad X Road, Secunderabad, A partnership firm rep. by its Managing Partner Sri S.Ameer Bash, S/o Hussain Saheb, R/o Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1. The Commissioner of Police, Twin Cities, Hyderabad. 2. Station House Officer, Gandhinagar Police Station, Chikkadpally Division, Hyderabad. 3. The Station Fire Officer, Musheerabad, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 1st respondent in passing the impugned order dated 08-01-2003 vide proceedings No.L&O/A3/2133/02 as arbitrary, illegal and violative of Articles 14,19 (1)(g) and Article 21 of the Constitution of India consequently direct the 1st respondent to forthwith pass orders granting renewal of the petitioner’s licence under Hyderabad and Secunderabad Amusement Rules, 1995 in the name of ‘Golden Sip Bar & Restaurant’. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.D.JAGAN MOHAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 1376 of 2003 Between: M/s.Manju Bar & Restaurant, Rep. by its Proprietor:Mr.Shiva Kumar, S/o late M.Ananda Rao, Hindu, 30 years, Occ:Business, R/o Flat No.116, 1st floor, Business Towers, Tilak Road, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1. The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, Hyderabad. 2. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Zone, Hyderabad. 3. The Asst. Commissioner of Police, Abids Division, Hyderabad. 4. The Station House Officer, Abids Police Station, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, declaring the action of the respondent No.1, in issuing the Memo No.L&O/A3/176/91 dated 06-01-2003 as illegal, arbitrary, violative of principles of natural justice and for a consequential order directing the respondent No.1 to grant/renew amusement licence for the calendar year 2003 to the petitioner. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.CH.DHANAMJAYA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 3680 of 2003 Between: Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant and Bar, a proprietory concernt at Secunderabad, rep. by its Proprietor, K.Narayan Reddy S/o Narsi Reddy, aged 30 years, Occupation: Business, r/o Secunderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Commissioner of Police, Twin Cities., Hyderabad. 2 Station House Officer., Mahankali Police Station.,Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate Writ, order or direction preferably a Writ in the nature of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the order No. L & O/A3/582/91 dated 28-2-2003 passed by the first respondent and quash the same as being illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 19 of the constitution of India and consequently suspend the operation of the same; and direct the first respondent to forthwith pass order granting renewal of the petitioners licence under Hyderabad and Sec'bad Amusement Rules, 1995 in the name of "Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant & Bar and pending renewal of the licence by the first respondent, allow the petitioner firm to carry on business by engaging orchestra and singing by both male and female singers. Counsel for the Petitioner :MR.P.VENUGOPAL Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME WRIT PETITION NO : 3734 of 2003 Between: M/s.Taj Indus Bar & Restaurant, rep. by its Proprietor Girish, S.Naidu, S/o Shantaram Naidu, Aged about 38 years, R/o 4th floor, Tirumala Estates, Himayathnagar, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1. The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad. 2. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Zone, Hyderabad. 3. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic—I, Hyderabad. 4. The Asst. Commissioner of Police, Abids, Division, Hyderabad. 5. The Station House Officer, Narayanaguda Police Station, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ and set aside the order of the 1st respondent in proceedings L&O/A3/60/2002 dated 26-02-2003 rejecting renewal of Police licence to the petitioner and consequently direct the 1st respondent to renew the police licence of the petitioner bearing No.12/2000 for the year 2003 onwards and further direct the respondents not to interfere with the activity of the petitioner in providing songs and music to its customers in its Bar and Restaurant. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.V.VENKATARAMANA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 3751 of 2003 Between: Hunt Pub, a proprietory concern, rep. by Its Proprietor, G.Srikanth, Amrutha Hall, II Floor, Somajiguda X Roads, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1. The Commissioner of Police, Twin Cities, Hyderabad. 2. Station House Officer, Punjagutta Police Station, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction preferable a writ in the nature of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the order No.L&O/A3/42/2002 dated 26-02-2003 passed by the first respondent and quash the same as being illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 19 of the constitution of India and consequently suspend the operation of the same; and direct the first respondent to forthwith pass orders granting renewal of the petitioner’s licence under Hyderabad and Secunderabad Amusement Rules, 1995, in the name of the petitioner and pending renewal of the licence by the first respondent, allow the petitioner firm to carry on business by engaging Orchestra and singing by both male and female singers, pending disposal of the above writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.VENUGOPAL Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 3779 of 2003 Between: Maharaj Bar & Restaurant, 1-7-228/1/A/B, S.D.Road, Secunderabad, rep. by its Proprietor T.Rajesh. ..... PETITIONER AND 1. The Commissioner of Police, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad. 2. The Station House Officer, Ramgopalpet P.S., Secunderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring the proceedings of the 1st respondent in L&O/A3/258/98 dated 26-02-2003 rejecting the petitioner’s renewal of amusement licence to hold orchestra, music and singing for the year 2003, as illegal, null, void and arbitrary, and consequently direct the 1st respondent herein to renew the licence of the petitioner bearing No.A3/258/98 for the year 2003. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.V.VENKATARAMANA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME WRIT PETITION NO : 3753 of 2003 Between: Mount Paradise Bar and Family Restaurant A/C, 1-7-228, 1st Floor, United Complex, Paradise Circle, Secunderabad, a partnership firm, rep. by its Managing Partner, P.Agaiah Goud, R/o Secunderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1. The Commissioner of Police, Twin Cities, Hyderabad. 2. Station House Officer, Ramgopalpet Police Station, Secunderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction preferably a writ in the nature of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the order No.L&O/A3/264/2002 dated 26-02-2003 passed by the 1st respondent and quash the same as being illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution of India and consequently suspend the operation of the same; and direct the first respondent to forthwith pass orders granting renewal of the petitioner’s licence under Hyderabad and Secunderabad Amusement Rules, 1995 in the name of the petitioner and pending renewal of the licence by the first respondent, allow the petitioner firm to carry on business by engaging Orchestra and singing by both male and female singers, pending disposal of the above writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.VENUGOPAL Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 3769 of 2003 Between: Raj International Bar & Restaurant, 3-1-249/A&A1, S.D.Road, Secunderabad, rep. by its Proprietor, B.Rajkumar Goud. ..... PETITIONER AND 1. The Commissioner of Police, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad. 2. The Station House Officer, Mahankali P.S., Secunderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring the proceedings of the 1st respondent in L&O/A3/2163/2001, dated 26-02- 2003 rejecting the petitioner’s renewal of amusement licence to hold orchestra, music and singing for the year 2003, as illegal, null, void and arbitrary; and consequently direct the 1st respondent herein to renew the licence of the petitioner bearing No.A3/2163/2001 for the year 2003. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.V.VENKATARAMANA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 5617 of 2003 Between: M/s.Mehfil-1 Bar and Restaurant, 5-4-100 & 101, Vasundhara Complex, II Floor, M.G.Road, Secunderabad, rep. by its Partner Parikshit Chowdhary. ..... PETITIONER AND The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the respondent in rejecting the application of the petitioner for grant of amusement licence orchestra (music) to the petitioner bar and restaurant vide his proceedings issued in L&O/A3/1874/2002 dated 24-03-2003 as illegal arbitrary and contrary to the orders passed in W.P.No.14952/2002 and batch dated 04-12- 2002 and consequently direct the respondent to grant licence in favour of the petitioner. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.O.MANOHER REDDY Counsel for the Respondent : GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 5421 of 2003 Between: M/s.Brigades Bar & Restaurant, 6-1-84/14, Khusrujung House Complex, First Floor, A.G.Office Road, Saifabad, Hyderabad, rep. by its Prop.D.Jayarami Reddy. ..... PETITIONER AND 1. Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, Hyderabad. 2. Commissioner of Prohibition & Excise, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ of Mandamus, or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, declaring the impugned order dated 25-03-2003 in rejecting the application as illegal, arbitrary and without jurisdiction. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.C.NAGESWARA RAO Counsel for the Respondent No.1: GP FOR HOME, Counsel for the Respondent No.2: G.P. for Excise. WRIT PETITION NO : 5435 of 2003 Between: M/s.Lagoon Pub Bar Family Restaurant, 3-6-524, Above Global Trust Bank, 1st floor Zee Plaza Complex, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, rep. by its Managing Partner, Sardar Inderjeet Singh Tuteja. ..... PETITIONER AND 1. Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, Hyderabad. 2. Station House Officer, Narayanaguda P.S., Hyderabad. 3. Commissioner of Prohibition & Excise, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, or any other appropriate Writ, Order or direction, declaring the impugned order dated 31.1.2004 in rejecting the application as illegal, arbitrary **and contrary to Hyderabad and Secunderabad Amusement Rules 1995 and unconstitutional and consequently setaside the orders of 1st respondent dated 31.1.2004**. *Prayer is amended as per Court order dated 12.2.2004. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.C.NAGESWARA RAO Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 9109 of 2003 Between: Rukmini International Bar & Restaurant, a registered partnership firm rep.by its M.P, Sri S.Maheswar, S/o S.Malkaiah, aged 40 years, R/o. 1-8-563/2, 1st Floor, RTC Cross Roads, Opp Sandhya Theater, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City. 2 Station House Officer, Chikkadpally Police Station,Hyd. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction preferably a writ in the nature of certiorari, calling for the records relating to the proceedings No. L&O/A3/294/03 dated 4/4/2003 passed by the first respondent and quash the same as being illegal, arbitrary and violative of Article 14 or the constitution of India and consequently direct the first respondent to forthwith issue licence under provisions of the Hyderabad and Secunderabad Amusement Rules 1995, in favour of the petitoner's firm, namely RUKMINI INTERNATIONAL BAR & RESTAURANT, situated in premises bearing No.1-8-563/2, 1st Floor, RTC Cross Roads, Opp. Sandhya Theater, Hyderabad allowing the petitioner concern to conduct orchestra and singing in its Bar & Restaurant. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.VENUGOPAL Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 9111 of 2003 Between: M/s. Kushi Bar & Restaurent, IL-17 16-10-27/105/33/A, Malakpet Municipal Colony, Hyderabad, rep by its Licencee Mr. A. Ram Reddy, S/o Chandra Reddy ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, Hyderabad 2 The Station House Officer, Chanderghat Police Station, Hyderabad 3 The Prohibition & Excise Superintendent Hyderbad District at Narayanaguda, Hyderabad .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction, preferably a Writ in the nature of mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not permitting the petitioner M/s. Kushi Bar & Restaurent, to conduct music, Singing and orchestra in the petitioner Bar and Restaurant as illegal and arbitrary, and further direct the respondents to permit the petitioner M/s. Kushi Bar & Restaurant, to conduct music, singing and orchestra in the petitioner's Bar and Restaurant with immediate effect. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.SATTOR RAGHAVENDER GOUD Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 6260 of 2004 Between: M/s. Dwaraka Bar & Restaurant a partnership firm registered under the Indian Partnership Act, situated at H.No. 12-2-783/3/A, Rethi Bowli, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. rep by its Partner Mr. Sanjay Khanduja, S/o. M.R. Khanduja ..... PETITIONER AND 1 Commissioner of Police, Twin-Cities, Hyderabad. 2 Station House Officer, Asifnagar Police Station, Asifnagar, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction, preferably a writ in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the Order in Proceedings No. L & O / A3/2142/2003 dt. 20-2-2004 issued by the 1st respondent as being illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 19 of the constitution of India and consequently suspend the said order and also direct the 1st respondent to forthwith grant Amusement License to the petitioner firm to hold Music and Singing by male and female singers in its Bar and Restaurant for the year 2004 i.e. from 1-1-2004 to 31-12-2004. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.P.VENUGOPAL Counsel for the Respondents: G.P. FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 229 of 2004 Between: 9 GEMS Bar and Restaurant rep., by its Proprietor S.Ashok Kumar, S/o Bhujanga Rao, 3rd Floor, 1-1-147/1, Sarojini Devi Road, Opp:Garden Restaurant, Secunderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad. 2 The Deputy Commissioner of Police, North Zone, Secunderabad. 3 Asst.Commissioner of Police, Mahankali Division, Secunderabad. 4 Station House Officer, Market Police Station, Secunderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ order or direction, declaring that the action of the 1st respondent in not granting renewal of the amusement License to the petitioner pursuant to the renewal application of the petitioner dated 19-12-2003, is arbitrary and illegal and direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to conduct Music and Signing in the premises of its Bar and Restaurant, subject to such safeguards as to be suggested by the respondents and grant such other relief as it deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.V.VENKATARAMANA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 1184 of 2004 Between: Swaraj Bar & Restaurant, Situated at 1-8-524/2 to 11, Chikkadpally, rep. by its Proprietor G.V. Krishnaiah, S/o. G. Basava Punnaiah. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad. 2 Chikkadpally P.S., rep. by its Inspector, Chikkadpally, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, declaring the proceedings dt: 19.1.2004 vide No. L&O/A3/1086/2003 as illegal, arbitrary and discriminative in nature and consequently direct the first respondent to grant Amusement License to the petitioner. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.C.NAGESWARA RAO Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 1559 of 2004 Between: M/S.Nite King Bar & Restaurant, 3-6-154, Victory Vision, 5th Floor, Besides Woodland Shoe Showroom, Himayatnagar, Rep. by its Prop.Ameer Basha. ..... PETITIONER AND 1. The Commissioner of Police, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad. 2. The Dy.Commissioner of Police, Central Zone, Police Control Room, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad. 3. The Dy. Commissioner of Police, Task Force, Central Zone, Begumpet, Hyderabad. 4. The Asst. Commissioner of Police, Abids Division, Hyderabad. 5. The Station House Officer, Narayanaguda, Police Station, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, Order, Direction, a Writ more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 1st respondent in rejecting to grant amusement licence in Proceedings No.L&O/A3/2535/2003 dated 24-01-2004 as arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional and discriminative and in violation of Articles 14, 19(1) (g) of the Constitution of India and set aside the same and consequently direct the first respondent to grant amusement licence to the petitioner restaurant situated at H.No.3-6-154, Victory Vision, 5th floor, Besides Woodland Shoe Showroom, Himayatnagar, Main Road, Hyderabad-29 under the provisions of Amusement Rules 1351 Fasli. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.C.V.BHASKAR REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 3915 of 2004 Between: Anupuma Bar & Restaurant, rep.by Sri A.Nageswara Rao situated at 10-2-289/4, Masab Tank, A.C.Guards, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 Commissioner of Police, Twin Cities of Hyderabad, Basheer bagh, Hyderabad. 2 Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Zone, Hyderabad. 3 Station House Officer, P.S.Nampally, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ of Mandamus, or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, declaring the proceedings dt.17.2.2004 vide No.280/A3/2123/2004 by the first respondent as illegal and arbitrary. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.C.NAGESWARA RAO Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 4628 of 2004 Between: M/s Hotel Suprabhat, Rep. by its Managing Director A. Basava Reddy, 3-3-50, Kachiguda, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of mandamus declaring the action of the Respondent in rejecting the grant of licence for amusement (music and singing) by proc.No. L&0/A3/1373/92 dt. 9-3-2004 as illegal, arbitrary and consequently direct the Respondent to grant licence in favour of the Petitioner. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.HARENDER PERSHAD Counsel for the Respondent: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 4965 of 2004 Between: Mount Paradise Bar and Family Restaurant A/C, 1-7-228, 1st Floor, United Complex, Paradise Circle, Secunderabad, a partnership firm, rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Agaiah Goud. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 Government of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Secretary, Home Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 Commissioner of Police, Twin Cities, Hyderabad. 3 Station House Officer, Ramgopalpet Police Station, Secunderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate Writ, Order or direction preferably a writ in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the Order in proceeding No. L&O/A3/264/02 dt. 9-3-2004 issued by the 2nd respondent as being illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution of India and consequently suspend the said Order and also direct the 2nd respondent to forthwith grant Amusement License to the petitioner firm to hold Music and singing by male and female singers, in its Bar and restaurant for the year 2004 ie., from 1-1- 2004 to 31-12-2004. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.O.MANOHAR REDDY Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME, WRIT PETITION NO : 5391 of 2004 Between: PMC Barand Restaurant, 1-7-1071/101 & 102, First Floor, Santhoshima Complex, RTC 'X' Roads, Musheerabad, Hyderabad, rep. by its Partner, Mr.P.Mallesh Chwodary, S/o. Late Suryanarayana. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Secretary to the Home, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad. 3 The station House Officer, Chikkadpally P.S., Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue appropriate writ, order or direction, more particularly Writ of Mandamus, declaring the orders in No.L&O/A3/2489/2003 dt. 31-1-2004 and consequential Orders dt. 8- 3-2004, passed by the 2nd respondent authority in rejecting my application for grant of an amusement license to conduct Orchestra by singing male and female artists in the petitioner Bar and Restaurant as being illegal, arbitrary, and violative of Arts. 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution of India, consequently direct the 2nd respondent herein to grant amusement license to the petitioner firm herein to hold Music and Singing by male and female singers, in its Bar and Restaurant for the year-2004, i.e., upto 31-12-2004. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.SUDARSHAN REDDY DUDDUGUNTA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME WRIT PETITION NO : 6297 of 2004 Between: Amrutha Bar & Restaurant, 8-2-293/D/1,2,3, Indira Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad rep.by its Proprietor M.Subramanyam, S/o Late M.Ananda Rao, aged 42 years,R/o 202, KLN Enclave, Nagarjuna Nagar, Ameerpet, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Govt.of A.P. rep.by its Secretary to the Home, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad. 3 The Station House Officer, Jubilee Hills P.S.Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue appropriate Writ, Order or direction, more particularly Writ of