THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH W.P.NO.24043 OF 2005 Dt.10.11.2005 Between: Uyyala Srinu … Petitioner And The State of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by Its Secretary, Prohibition and Excise Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad And 3 others. … Respondents ORDER: Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government Pleader for Prohibition and Excise. It is stated that the petitioner is a licence holder for retail sale of toddy under T.F.T Scheme of Sultanabad, Tenali, Guntur District and his licence is valid up to the end March, 2006. The petitioner has been carrying on the said business strictly in terms and conditions of the licence and by following the relevant provisions of the A.P.Excise Act 1968 and the Rules made thereunder. But the 4th respondent is illegally interfering with the business of the petitioner without their being any action initiated either for cancellation or suspension of his licence. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, the 4th respondent is directed not to interfere with the carrying of the business of the petitioner in accordance with the T.F.T licence during its subsistence. However, if there is any contravention of the provisions of the said Act and Rules by the petitioner, it is always open for the respondents to take appropriate action in accordance with law. The writ petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. _________________ (V.ESWARAIAH, J.) 10.11.2005 kpr