WP(C) 4817/2008 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE B. K. SHARMA Heard Mr. P.J. Saikia, learned counsel for the petitioners as we ll as Ms. S. Seal, learned Standing Counsel, Excise Department. This writ petition has been filed alleging attempt to issue off and on license at random without following the due procedure established bye law. Ms. Seal, learned Standing Counsel, Excise Department submits that there is complete bane on issuance of OFF license. She further submits that in case o f ON license, same can be issued only on due compliance of the provision of the Assam Excise Act and the Rules. On the other hand, Mr. P.J. Saikia, learned cou nsel for the petitioners submits that inspite of such bane on issuance of off li cense and procedure to be followed towards issuance of on license, such licenses have been issued in the past and there is also attempt on the issue of such lic enses illegally. In view of the submission made by Ms. Seal, learned Standing Cou nsel, Excise Department there is complete bane on issuance of the off license, p art of the grievance of the writ petition stands redressed so far as the license is concerned. It is hereby provided that in case of issuance of such license, the authority shall issue the same strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Assam Excise Act and the Rules and not otherwise. Writ petition stands disposed of.