THE HONOUABLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH W.P. No. 7625 of 2007 Date:13-04-2007 Between: Gaganmahal rep. By its Proprietor, K.Seetharama REddy .. PETITIONER AND The Joint Collector, Machilipatnam and another .. RESPONDENTS ORDER: The petitioner seeks a writ of mandamus to declare the action of the respondents in not renewing the licence of the petitioner theatre as illegal and arbitrary and consequently directs the respondents to grant temporary licence in Form-C to run the theatre. 2. It is stated that the petitioner is the owner of the theatre constructed in the year, 1973 situated at Pamarru of Krishna District and the licence of the same was renewed from time to time, but it was closed for renovation for the last two years. After completing the renovation, he has made representation dated 02.01.2007 before the second respondent who is the competent authority to issue renewal of B-form licence. It is stated that he has paid the renewal fee and complied with all the formalities. But, the said representation has not been considered and disposed of. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, the second respondent is directed to dispose of the said representation within three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. ________________ V.ESWARAIAH, J. Date:13.04.2007 ccm