THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE GOPALA KRISHNA TAMADA Writ Petition No.22781 OF 2009 ORDER: 1 The petitioner filed the present Writ Petition questioning the order dated 02.02.2009 issued by the second respondent whereby the second respondent directed the petitioner to pay an amount of Rs.6,21,000/- for the years 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09 towards additional licence fee in respect of the bar and restaurant of the petitioner. 2 The main contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner is that before issuing such an order, no notice has been issued to the petitioner and the same is contrary to Rule 10(2) of the A.P. Excise (Grant of License Selling by Bar and Conditions of License) Rules 2005. The learned Assistant Government Pleader fairly conceded that no prior notice has been given directing the petitioner to explain against the proposed levy. 3 In the light of the above submissions made by both the counsel, this Writ Petition is allowed at the stage of admission and the impugned order dated 02.02.2009 passed by the second respondent is hereby set aside. However, this order does not prelude the competent authority to issue a show cause notice calling for the explanation of the petitioner, consider the explanation and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law. No order as to costs. ------------------ 24.11.2009 kvsn