THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE N.V. RAMANA W.P. No. 2052 of 2009 Oral order: The petitioner is running a lodge in the premises in question in the name and style of Star Lodge. While so, the petitioner states that the 1st respondent issued demand notice dated 29.1.2009 demanding him to pay D & O Trade Licence Fee of Rs.83,556/-. He states that to the said demand notice he submitted an explanation 04.02.2009 stating that he is liable to pay only Rs.55,704/- and it is his grievance that without considering his explanation, the respondents are trying to seal the lodge. Hence, he filed the present writ petition questioning the demand notice. The learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents submitted that the petitioner himself has admitted that he is liable to pay Rs.55,704/-, and he may be directed to pay the said admitted amount and with regard to the disputed amount, the respondents would consider the explanation submitted by the petitioner to the impugned demand notice and pass appropriate orders. Having regard to the stand taken by the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents, as noted above, I deem it appropriate to dispose of the writ petition with the following directions: The petitioner is directed to pay the admitted amount of Rs.55,704/-, within a period of one week from today. Insofar as the balance disputed amount is concerned, the respondents shall consider the explanation submitted by the petitioner to the impugned demand notice and pass appropriate orders thereon in accordance with law. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. _________________ N.V. RAMANA, J. Dated: 5th February, 2009. KSR