WP(C) 5720/2010 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE IA ANSARI Heard Mr. P Borah, learned counsel for the petitioner, and Ms. S Seal, l earned Standing Counsel, Excise Department, appearing on behalf of the responden t Nos. 1 and 2. Heard also Ms. HM Phukan, learned Government Advocate, appearing on behalf of the respondent No. 3. The petitioner, who claims to be a resident of a place called Sapekhati town, within the territorial limits of Saraideo Dub-Division, in the District of Sibsagar, has filed this writ petition alleging, inter alia, that Sapekhati tow n is a small and backward area, there are many schools, colleges and places of p rayer and worship and that there are already two IMFL (ON)/OFF shop, which is wi thin the prohibited distance from the schools, colleges, mosques and temples and , hence, no further licence for IMFL (ON)/OFF shop, be granted to anyone, but th e State respondents are contemplating to grant such licence. Considering the matter in its entirety and in the interest of justice, t he petitioner is given the liberty to make a representation to the respondent No . 3, namely, Deputy Commissioner, Sibsagar, against the process of issuing licen ces, as alleged by the petitioner, and if such a representation is made, respond ent No. 3, namely, Deputy Commissioner, Sibsagar, shall examine the matter and p ass appropriate order(s) and convey his decision, in writing, to the petitioner. If the petitioner feels aggrieved by the decision, which may be taken by the re spondent No. 3, the petitioner shall remain at liberty to take recourse to such provisions of law as may be permissible. The whole exercise of taking decision, as directed hereinbefore, shall be completed within a period of one month from t he date of receipt of the representation if made by the petitioner. With the above observations and directions, this writ petition shall sta nd disposed of.