THE HON'BLE Ms. JUSTICE G.ROHINI WRIT PETITION NO: 22783 of 2006 Dated: 15-12-2006 Between: E.Thimmappa and two others. ..... PETITIONER AND The Excise Superintendent Kurnool District, Kurnool and another. .....RESPONDENTS THE HON'BLE Ms. JUSTICE G.ROHINI WRIT PETITION NO: 22783 of 2006 O R D E R: This writ petition is filed seeking a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant licenses pursuant to the application of the petitioners dated 09-06-2006 under tree for tappers scheme for the Excise year 2006-2007 at Manchala village, (Mantralayam) , Kurnool District. Pursuant to the notice ordered by this Court, the learned Government Pleader for Prohibition and Excise under instructions submitted that Manchala village (Mantralayam), is a prohibited area, being the religious pilgrim center, wherein sale of intoxicants and liquor would not be permitted. In the circumstances, the request of the petitioners was earlier considered and by endorsement dated 16-02- 2005 their request was rejected. The said order was also served on the petitioners on 24-02-2005 through the Prohibition and Excise Inspector, Yemmiganur. Since the petitioners’ request was also considered and rejected, the direction as sought by the petitioners cannot be granted. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed. No costs. ______________ G. ROHINI, J Dated: 15-12-2006 KLP