*THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION Nos : 2749 of 2005 & Batch % 24.02.2005 Between: 1 A.Hanumantha Rao, S/o.Anjaneyulu, Gayathri Wines, D.No.5-17, Martoor, Prakasam Dist. & others ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Govt. of A.P., Revenue (Excise-II) Dept., Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise, Hyderabad. 3 The Prohibition and Excise Superintendent, Ongole, Prakasam Dist. .....RESPONDENTS ! COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONERS: Sri S.Ramchander Rao,Sri M.Brahma Reddy & others ^ COUNSEL FOR THE RESPONDENTS: Advocate General, G.P for Prohibition & Excise < Gist: > Head Note: ? CITATIONS: 1 AIR 2002 SC 2968 2 AIR 2003 SC 1096 3 2003(5) SCC 437 4 2004(9) SCALE 604 5 AIR 1972 SC 1863 6 AIR 1996 SC 1627 7 AIR 1997 SC 128 8 AIR 2001 SC 1447 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) THURSDAY, THE TWENTY FOURTH DAY OF FEBRUARY TWO THOUSAND AND FIVE PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION NOs: 2358 of 2005 & Batch W.P.NO. 2358 OF 2005 Between: 1 M/s. Madhu Wines, Paravada, K. Sanyasi naidu, S/o. Eswara Rao, R/o. Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam. 2 M/s. Simhadhri Wines, Vennapalem Jn. Parawada Reddy Sankara Rao, S/o. Appalanaidu, R/o. Maddipalem, Visakhapatnam. 3 M/s. Sri Purnasudha Wines, Paravada, Gogineni Sudhakar Rao, S/o. Appaiah, R/o. Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam. 4 M/s. Anjali Geethanjali Wines, Naidupalem, Pyla Ramana Murthy, S/o. Demudu, R/o. Venkatapathipalem, Visakhapatnam. 5 M/s. Simhadri Wines, Thonam Village Pyla Appa Rao, S/o. Kittayya Naidu, R/o. Thanam, Visakhapatnam. 6 Ms. Sri Pydimamba Wines, Paravada, R.V. Ramana, S/o. Sreeramulu, r/o. Gavaraopalem, Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. 7 M/s. Balaji Wines, Dharmar Rayudupeta, Konathala Suri Jagga Rao, S/o. Sanyasayya, R/o. Gavarapalem, Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. 8 M/s. Sri Sai Surya Wines, Pandivanipalem, R. Butchi Rao, S/o. Appala Naidu, r/o. Rajannaplem, Visakhapatnam. 9 M/s. Sri Sai Wines, Polipalli, L. Ramu, S/o. Sreeramulu, r/o. Rajannaplem, Visakhapatnam. 10 M/s. Polamamba Wines, Vutagedda Jn. Ravada Panchayat, Vechelap Satyam, S/o. Durginaidu, R/o. Desapathinapalem, Visakhapatnam. 11 M/s. Sri Lakshmi Ganesh Wines, thanam, R. Prabhakra Rao, S R/o. Sabbavaram, Visakhapatnam. 12 M/s. Steel City Beer & Wines Desaparunipalem, B. Ramakrishna Raj, S/o. Varahala Raju, R/o. Chodavaram, Visakhapatnam. 13 M/s. Sri Durga Wines, Desapatrunipalem, Ch. Jyothi Srinivas, S/o. Krishna Rao, R/o. Desapathinapalem, Parawada mandal, Visakhapatnam. 14 M/s. Naidu Wines, Kasimkota, Kotini Kondala Rao, S/o. Adinarayana, r/o. Kasimkota, Visakhapatnam. 15 M/s. Sri Durga Wines, Kasimkota, Konatham Adinaryana, S/o. Suryanarayana, r/o. Kasimkota, Visakhapatnam. 16 M/s. Preethama Wines, Kasimkota, Smt. Peela Haritha, W/o. P. Shyam Ganesh, R/o. Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. 17 M/s. Manohara Wines, Narasinga Balli, Palamarasetti Appa Rao, S/o. Jagannadham, R/o. Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. 18 M/s. sri Balaji Wines, Kannurupalem, Sakala Govinda Rao, S/o. Venkata Ramana, R/o. Gavarapalem, Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. 19 M/s. Nookambica Wines, Tallapalem, Mallampati Danjay, S/o. Ramakotayya, R/o. Tallapalem, Visakhapatnam. 20 M/s. Sri Sai Wines, Thallapalem, A.V. Satyanarayana, S/o. Appa Rao, R/o. Munagapaka, Visakhapatnam. 21 M/s. Manohara Wines, Bayyavaram, K. Seetharam, S/o. Nookanna, R/o. Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. 22 M/s. Sri Laxmi Wines, Kasimkota, G.R.K. Prasad, S/o. Seshagiri Rao, R/o. Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. 23 Ms/s. Manohara Wines, Chowduwada, Bh. Seetharama Raju, S/o. Sreerama Murthy Raju, R/o. Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. 24 M/s. Naidu Wines, Kondakarla Junction, P. Srinivasa Raju, S/o. Nooka Raju, R/o. Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. 25 M/s. Sri Venkata Ramana Wines, Kothuru Village Bh. Rama Krishna, S/o. Appalanaidu, R/o. Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. 26 M/s. Sri /Nookambica Wines, Koduru, A. Sankara Rao, S/o. Nookaraju, R/o. Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam. ... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Special Chief Secretary, Revenue (Excise-II) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner, Prohibition & Excise, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. 3 Deputy Commissioner, Prohibition & Excise, Visakhapatnam. 4 The Excise Superintendent, Prohibition and Excise, Visakhapatnam. ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring G.O.Ms.No. 184 dt. 7-02-2005 issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Revenue (Excise-II) Department as unconstitutional illegal and arbitrary and consequently set aside the same and direct the respondents to consider renewal of the existing licences in accordance with law. COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONERS: MR.P.Sri Raghu Ram COUNSEL FOR RESPONDENTS: ADVOCATE GENERAL WRIT PETITION NO : 2394 of 2005 Between: 1 M/s. New Continental Wines, H.No. 64-3-8, Malkapuram, Opp: Mahalaxmi Talkies, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner B. Satyanarayana Raju. 2 M/s. Gouri Parameswari Wines, D.No. 6-10-23, Velpulaveedhi Road, Main Road, Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner P. Raja Rao 3 M/s. Tirumala Wines, D.No. 1-135, Chinamusidiwada, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner V. Ramakrishna Naidu, 4 M/s. Ratnam Wines, D.No. Araku Valley, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner G. V. Satyanarayana, 5 M/s. Medha Mamba Wines, Paderu, Old Bus Stand, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner Ch. Suryanarayana. 6 M/s. Manikanta Wines, Hukumpeta, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner N. Ramakrishna, 7 M/s. Sarada Wines, Paderu, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner V. Srinivasa Rao, 8 M/s. Sri Satya Wines, Aganampudi, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner B. Penta Rao, 9 M/s. R. K. Wines, Aganampudi, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner G. Govinda Rao, 10 M/s. Nookambica Bear & Wines, Moosaiahpeta, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner M. Venkata Ramana. 11 M/s. Sri Sai Durga Wines, Lankelapalem, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner E. Gurunadha Rao. 12 M/s. Kiran & Kiran Wines, D. No. 6-59, Lankelapalem to Asakapalli Road, Parawada Mandal, Visakhapatnam District. Rep. by its owner G. Venu Gopal, 13 M/s. Naidu Wines, Addu Road, Pedagummuloor, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner A. Rajulu, 14 M/s. Parameswari Wines, Darlapoodi, S. Rayavaram Mandal, Visakhapatnam District. Rep. by its owner Kiran Kumar, 15 M/s. Krishnaveni Wines, P. Dharmavaram, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner P. V. Satyanarayana, 16 M/s. Maruthi Wines, Dimili, Rambilli Mandal. Visakhapatnam District. Rep. by its owner S. Harinadha Rao, 17 M/s. Venkateswara Wines, Nakkalapalli, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner D. Raja Gopal Raju, 18 M/s. Raghu Wines, Rambilli. Visakhapatnam District. Rep. by its owner Ch. Jagannadha Raju, 19 M/s. Manohara Wines, H.No. 3/41, Appalarajupalem, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner S. Bhaskar Reddy, 20 M/s. Sri Sai Wines, Lakkavaram. Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner Sri Devi, 21 M/s. Gouthami Wines, D. No. 4-37/2, Chinna Bazar, Chodavaram. Visakhapatnam District. Rep. by its owner K. L. G. Bhaskar Reddy, 22 M/s. Naidu Wines, Medivada, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner Chalapati Rao, 23 M/s. Kamala Priya Wines, Bus Stand, Madugula, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner P. Lakshmi Narayana, 24 M/s. Lakshmi Wines, Main Road, Butchaiapeta, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner M. Karan Banu, 25 M/s. Mohini Wines, Besides Main Road, Vaddadi, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner M. A. Kareem, 26 M/s. Ramakrishna Wines, H. No. 5/14, Relugunta, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner G. Krishna Murthy Naidu, 27 M/s. Priya Wines, Main Road, Narsipatnam. Visakhapatnam District. Rep. by its owner L. Srinivasa Rao, 28 M/s. Sri Kodanda Rama Wines, Pedabodapalli, Visakhapatnam. Rep. by its owner B. Butchaiah Naidu, 29 M/s. R. K. Wines, Purushothapuram, Munagapaka Mandal, Visakhapatnam District. Rep. by its owner K. Soma Raju, 30 M/s. Devi Wines, H. No. 14-112, Kotauratla. Visakhapatnam District. Rep. by its owner Smt. K. Krupavathi, 31 M/s. Raja Wines, Market Road, Ponduru. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner K. Raja Rao, 32 M/s. Ratnam Wines, H. No. 1-30, Ponduru. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner G. Mohan Rao, 33 M/s. Rangamamba Wines, Vandrangi Village, G. Sigadam Mandal, Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner B. Srinivasa Rao, 34 M/s. Durga Beer & Wines, H. No. 3-134, Ponduru. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner Subba Rao, 35 M/s. Shanti Wines, Main Road, G. Sigadam, Srikakulam. Rep. by its owner S. Lakshmana Rao, 36 M/s. Sree Wines, H. No. 8-2-82, Lakshminagar Junction, Amudalavalasa. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner K. Koteswara Rao, 37 M/s. Haripriya Wines, H. No. 121, Kotha Road Junction, Thotada. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner K. Kalidas, 38 M/s. Konark Wines, H. No. 8-3-99, Main Road, Amudalavalasa. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner V. Satyanarayana Raju, 39 M/s. Sri Devi Wines, H. No. 8-3-116, Main Road, Amudalavalasa. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner V. Srirama Raju, 40 M/s. Bhavani Wines, Polaki village. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner P. Laxmi, 41 M/s. Ratnam Wines, Challavanipeta Junction, Jalumuru Mandal. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner B. Venkata Rao, 42 M/s. Uma Wines, H. No. 2-11, Challavanipeta Junction, Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner D. Swami Babu, 43 M/s. Sri Lakshmi Wines, Jalumuru. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner A. A. Prakash Rao, 44 M/s. Sri Durga Wines, Chellavanipeta village. Jalumuru Mandal. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner P. Ramachandra Rao, 45 M/s. Sai Wines, Yendapallivalasa, Aruku Mandal. Visakhapatnam District. Rep. by its owner V. Sreedhara Rao, 46 M/s. Raja Wines, H. No. 12, Pydibheemavaram, Rangstalam Mandal. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner D. Appala Narasimha Raju, 47 M/s. Sri Surya Wines, Pydibheemavaram, Rangstalam Mandal. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner Velupuri Kamulu, 48 M/s. Durga Wines, H. No. 5-43(D), Laveru. Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner K. Veera Swamy, 49 M/s. Tirumala Wines, Murapaka village, Laveru Mandal, Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner M. Appa Rao, 50 M/s. Janapriya Wines, Navabharat Junction, Kuselapuram (V), Etcherla Mandal, Srikakulam District. Rep. by its owner B. Satyanarayana, ... PETITIONERS AND 1 The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary, Revenue (Excise -II ) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner, Prohibition & Excise, Hyderabad. 3 The Superintendent of Excise, Visakhaptnam. 4 The Superintendent of Excise, Srikakulam. ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus: (i) declaring the G.O.Ms.No. 184, dated 7-2-2005, as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Articles 14, 21 & 300A of Constitution of India and consequently set aside the same; and be pleased to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONERS: MR.A.SUDERSHAN REDDY COUNSEL FOR RESPONDENTS: ADVOCATE GENERAL WRIT PETITION NO : 2478 of 2005 Between: 1 Y. Prameelamma, W/o. Y. Nagabhushanam, R/o. Bellary Bypass Road, Anmanthapur district. Licensee of Sri Malleswara Wines. 2 P.S.R. Venkat Rao, S/o. Mallikarjuna Rao, R/o. Dammapet, Khammam District. Licensee of M/s.Sri Laxmi Wines. 3 K. Seetharamaiah, S/o. Ananda Rao, R/o. Karepally X Roads, Viswanadhapally, Khammam District. Licensee of Sai Sri Wines. 4 K. Sasidhar, S/o. Bhadraiah, R/o. Garla, Khammam District. Licensee of M/s.Kanakadurga Wines. 5 A. Venkateshwar Rao, s/o. Narayana Rao, R/o. Mahabubabad, Warangal District Licensee of Sri Venkateshwara Wines. 6 N. Mallikarjun, S/o. Nagaiah, r/o. Station Road, Dornakal, Warangal District. Licensee of M/s. Kanaka Durga Wines. 7 G. Yugender, S/o. Raghavaiah, r/o. Station Road, Dornakal, Warangal District. Licensee of New Ravindra Wines. 8 K. Venkat Reddy, S/o. Bixamaiah, R/o. Nehru Road, Mahabubabad, Warangal District Licensee of M/s. Samrat Wines 9 J. Rajeshwar Rao, S/o. Buchaiah, R/o. Old Town, Mahabubabad, Warangal District Licensee of M/s.Sri Kanakadurga Wines. 10 P. Venkateswarlu, S/o. Cheralu, R/o. New Bazar, Mahabubabad, Warangal District. Licensee of Sri Ajanta Wines. 11 G. Sampath Kumar, S/o. Komuraiah, R/o. Bye-Pass Road, Mahabubabad, Warangal District. Licensee of Sri Shivaji Wines. 12 G. Sudhakar Reddy, S/o. Pulla Reddy, r/o. Old Bazar, Mahabubabad, Warangal District. Licensee of Sri Wines. 13 G. Murali Krishna, S/o. Narayana, Mahabubabad, Warangal District. Licensee of Saptagiri Wines. 14 Y. Jaya Ram, S/o. Subbaiah, R/o. Porumamilla, Kadapa District. Licensee of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Wines. 15 P. Rama Satish Kumar, S/o. P.L. Narayana Reddy, R/o. Porumamilla, Kadapa District. Licensee of Sai Ram Wines. 16 P.V. Krishnaiah, S/o. P. Ramaiah, R/o. Porumamilla, Kadapa District. Licensee of Krishna Wines. 17 K. Madhav Reddy, S/o. K. Veera Reddy, R/o. Dorumamilla, Kadapa District. Licensee of Gopi Krishna Wines. 18 K. Prasanth Shetty, s/o. Shekar Shetty, R/o. P.N. Road, Adoni, Kurnool district. Licensee of M/s. Adoni Beer & Wines 19 K. Nagesh Sheety, S/o. K. Buddu Shetty, Alur Road, Adoni, Kurnool district. Licensee of Ravi Wines. 20 P. Sridhar Reeddy, S/o. P. Ramakrishna Reddy, M.M Road, Adoni, Kurnool district. Licensee of M/s. Maharaja Wines. 21 E. Gopal Gowd, S/o. E. Anjaneyulu Goud, M.M Road, Adoni, Kurnool district. Licensee of M/s. Sai Wines, 22 S. Ranga Swamy, S/o. S. Narayanappa, Adoni, Kurnool district. Licensee of M/s. Lucky Wines. 23 G. Sateesh Kumar, S/o. G. Nagendra, Adoni, Kurnool district. Licensee of M/s. Saptagiri Wines. 24 K. Srinivasulu, S/o. K. Hanumanthappa, Kurnool road, Adoni, Kurnool district. Licensee of M/s. Deepthi Wines. 25 E. Lakshmanna Goud, S/o. E. Goud, Prabhakar Talkies Road, Adoni, Kurnool district. Licensee of M/s. Royal Wines. 26 E. Govindu Goud, S/o. E. Eranna Goud, Main Road, E. Belgal, Kurnool district. Licensee of M/s. Siva Sai Wines. 27 N. Khaja Hussain, S/o. N. Mabusab, Main Road, E. Belgal, Kodumur Tq., Kurnool district. Licensee of M/s. Ahalya wines. 28 T. Seshadri, S/o. Hanumanthappa, Adoni, Kurnool district. Licensee of M/s.Balaji Wines. 29 D. Anantha Reddy S/o. Ramachandra /Reddy, R/o. Padmavathi Colony, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. New Tirumala Wines. 30 Shivanagari Pratap Reddy, S/o. Kumara Reddy, R/o. Teachers Colony, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. Palamoor Wines. 31 M. Bal Raju, S/o. Narasimlu, R/o. Hanmanpur, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. Chandraa Wines. 32 Smt. M.G. Vasudha, W/o. Late M.G. Srinivasulu, R/o. Padmavathi Colony, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. Naveena Wines. 33 Sai Baba, S/o. Karmaiah, R/o. Kiran Nagar, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. Vasudha Wines. 34 K.E. Vemanna Goud, S/o. K.E. Narayana Goud, R/o. Nandanpally, Kurnool district. Licensee of M/s.Yellamma Gayathri Wines. 35 Ramesh Goud, S/o. Shankar Goud, R/o. Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. New Vasudha Wines. 36 T. Laxminaryana, S/o. Jangaiah, R/o. Mettugadda, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. Bhawani Wines. 37 G. Devender, S/o. Hanmaiah, R/o. Koilkond, Kailkonda Mandal, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. Kailkonda wines. 38 N. Veerappa, s/o. N. Bachaiah, r/o. Nawabpet, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. Raghavendra Wines. 39 P. Srinvas Yadav, s/o. P. Venkataiah, R/o. Yemngonda, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. Gokul Wines. 40 P. Sudhakar Goud, S/o. P. Balakrishnaiah Goud, R/o. Subhash Nagar, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. New Bhawani Wines 41 Smt. Govindamma, W/o. Late K. Narsappa, r/o. Narayanpet, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. Krishna Wines. 42 D. Krishna, S/o. Balappa, R/o. Narayanpet, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. Anand Wines. 43 Vadendra Talampally, S/o. T. Basaiah, R/o. Narayanpet, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. Anuraag Wines. 44 S. Chandrasekhar Reddy, S/o. Hanumanth Reddy, R/o. Narayanpet, Mahaboobnagar. Licensee of M/s. Manju Wines. 45 R. Ramesh Kumar goud, S/o. Narasimlu Goud, r/o. Subhash Road, Narayanapet, Mahaboobnagar Dist.. 46 M. Venkataiah Goud, S/o. Magulappa Goud, r/o. Kausampally, Damargidda Mandal, Mahaboobnagar district. Licensee of M/s. Venkateshwara Wines. ... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Special Chief Secretary, Revenue (Excise-II) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner, Prohibition & Excise, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. 3 The Excise Superintendent, Prohibition & Excise, Ananthapur, Ananthapur District. 4 The Excise Superintendent, Prohibition & Excise, Kurnool, Kurnool District. 5 The Excise Superintendent, Prohibition & Excise, Khammam, Khammam District. 6 The Excise Superintendent, Prohibition & Excise, Kadapa, Kadapa District. 7 The Excise Superintendent, Prohibition & Excise, Warangal, Warangal District. 8 The Excise Superintendent, Prohibition & Excise, Mahaboobnagar, Mahaboobnagar District. ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction more particularly one int he nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring G.O.Ms.No.184 dated 7-2-2005 issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Revenue (Excise-II) Department as unconstitutiona, illegal and arbitrary and consequetnly set-aside the same and direct the respondents to consider renewal of the existing licensees in accordance with law, and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper. COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONERS: MR.G.V.S.MEHAR KUMAR COUNSEL FOR RESPONDENTS: ADVOCATE GENERAL WRIT PETITION NO : 2489 of 2005 Between: M/s Sri Durga Wines, Gannavaram, rep. by Licensee Thummala Rama Mohan Rao, S/o Venkateswara Rao, age 45 years, r/o Gannmavaram, Krishna District. ... PETITIONER AND 1 Government of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by Special Chief Secretary, Revenue ( Excise) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Nampally, Hyderabad. 3 Prohibition and Excise Superintendent, Krishna District at Machilipatnam. ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring G.O.Ms.No. 991 Revenue ( Excise-II) Department, dt. 4-12-2004 and G.O.Ms.No. 184 Revenue (Excise.II) Department, dt. 7-2-2005 as unconstitutional, unreasonable, irrational and ultra-vires of the act and consequently set aside the same and pass such other orders as may deem fit. COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONER: MR.P.BALAMUKUNDA RAO COUNSEL FOR RESPONDENTS: ADVOCATE GENERAL WRIT PETITION NO : 2502 of 2005 Between: T. Venkateswarlu, S/o. Munuswamy, R/o. D.No. 16/626/A, B.P. Agraharam, Srikalahasthi, Chittoor District. ... PETITIONER AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Special Secretary, Revenue (Excise-II) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner for Prohibition and Excise, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. 3 The Prohibition and Excise Superintendent, Chittoor District at Chittoor. ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction more particualrly one in the nature fo Writ of Mandamus declaring the impugned actionof the 1st respondent inissuing G.O.Ms.No.184 Revenue (Excise-II) Department, dated 7-2-2005 as highly illegal and arbitrary and consequently set aside the same and direct the respondents to consider the renewal of IL-24 licence of the petitioner and pass suchother order or orders in the itnerest of justice. COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONER: MR.G.V.SHIVAJI COUNSEL FOR RESPONDENTS: ADVOCATE GENERAL WRIT PETITION NO : 2503 of 2005 Between: T.Mallikarjuna, s/o Munuswamy, R/o D.No. 7-307, P.V. Road, Srikahalahasti, Chittoor District. ... PETITIONER AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Special Secretary, Revenue (Excise-II), Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner for Prohibition and Excise, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. 3 The Prohibition and Excise Superintendent, Chittoor District at Chittoor. ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the impugned action of the 1st respondent in issuing G.O. Ms.No. 184 Revenue (Excise-II) Department, dated 7-2-2005 as highly illegal and arbitrary and consequently set aside the same and direct the respondents to consider the renewal of IL-24 Licence of the petitioner and pass such other order or orders in the interest of justice. COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONERS: MR.G.V.SHIVAJI COUNSEL FOR RESPONDENTS: ADVOCATE GENERAL WRIT PETITION NO : 2512 of 2005 Between: 1 Jannu Gopi S/o Ramulu(373/98-99) M/s.Vinayaka Wines, Akuveedu Mandal, West Godavri District. 2 B.LakshmiPathi s/o Rama Krishna (27/2002-03) M/s Sri Sai Krishna Wines, Yerragunta, Akuveedu Mandal, West Godavari District. 3 Papaiah Naidu S/o Satyanarayana (571/98-99) M/s Gopi Krishna Wines, Akuveedu Mandal, West Godavari District. 4 M.Srinivasulu S/o Chinnaiah, (644/98-99) M/s Gayatri Wines, Akuveedu Mandal, West Godavari District. 5 Venkateswararo S/o Seshagirirao (26/2002-03) M/s Venu Wines, Apparaopet, Akuveedu Mandal, West Godavari District. 6 P.V.Subbaraju S/o Radhakrishna Raju(26/01-02) M/s Shipa Wines, Dumpagadapa, Akuveedu Mandal, West Godavari District. 7 M.Subbarao S/o Satyanarayana (137/98-99) M/s Shipa Wines, Dumpagadapa, Akuveedu Mandal, West Godavari District. 8 V.Sri Rangaraju S/o Subbaraju (38/98-99) M/s Balaji Wines, I.Bheemavaram, Akuveedu Mandal, West Godavari District. 9 K.Rama Apparao S/o Kolli Lakshmaiah (25/01-02) Sudha Wines, Akuveedu Mandal, West Godavari District. 10 Maheswararao S/o Anjaneyulu(570/98-99) M/s Pallavi Wines, Undi, Undi Mandal, West Godavari District. 11 Katta Padma W/o Rangararo(69/98-99) M/s Vijaya Durga Wines, Undi, Undi Mandal, West Godavari District. 12 M.Vimala S/o Appalaraju(37/98-99) M/s Lakshmi Wines, Undi, Undi Mandal, West Godavari District. 13 B.V.Ramaraju S/o Subbaraju (36/98-99) M/s Rama Wines, Undi, Undi Mandal, West Godavari District. 14 K.Rama Linga Raju S/o Rajan Raju(116/98-99) M/s Venkata Rama Wines, Undi, Undi Mandal, West Godavari District. ... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh Revenue(Excise.II) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad, rep.by its Special Cheif Secretary to Government . 2 The Commissioner, Prohibiton and Excise, Hyderabad. 3 The Prohibition and Excise Superintendent, West Godavari District. 4 The District Collector, West Godavari District. ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to Issue a writ of Mandmaus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the G.O.Ms.No.184 dt. 07/02/2005 as illegal and arbitrary and set aside the consequential Notification No.13/2005 issued by the 3rd respondent dt. 11/02/2005 and pass such other or further orders as this Hon'ble court feels deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONERS: MR.O.MANOHAR REDDY COUNSEL FOR RESPONDENTS: ADVOCATE GENERAL WRIT PETITION NO : 2513 of 2005 Between: 1 Srinivasa Wines, Yerraguntla, rep. by Gajjela Shiva Reddy S/o. Rami Reddy, 50 years, Nidujuvvi Village, Yerraguntla Mandal, Kadapa District. 2 Srihari Wines, Chilamakuru, Rep. by Sampathi Nadipi Subbaiah, S/o. Venkatapathi, aged 41 years, Chilamakuru, Yerraguntla Mandal, Kadapa District. ... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Special Chief Secretary, Revenue (Excise-II) Department, Government of Andrha Pradesh, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. 3 The Deputy Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise, Kurnool. 4 The Excise Superintendent, Prohibition and Excise, Kadapa. ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to pass an order or direction or writ under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the Respondents in issuing G.O.Ms. No.184, Revenue (Excise-II) Department, dt. 7-2- 2005 as unconstitutional, illegal and arbitrary, consequently set aside the same directing the respondents to consider renewal of the existing licenses inaccordance with law and pass such other and further order or orders, as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case in the interest of justice. COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONERS: MRS.S.THAMASA RANI COUNSEL FOR RESPONDENTS: ADVOCATE GENERAL WRIT PETITION NO : 2516 of 2005 Between: 1 D.V.N. Raju, S/o. Krishna Murthy Raju, Licencee of M/S. Venkateshwara Wines, Lakshmipatirajupeta S. Rayavaram Mandal, Visakahapatnam District. 2 Appa Rao, S/o. Yerakaiah, Licencee of M/s. Sri Vijaya Wines, Darlapudi S. Rayavarm Mandal, Visakahapatnam District. 3 T.S. Prakasa Rao, S/o. Krishna, Licencee of M/s. Naidu Wines, Kotharevupolavaram, S. Rayavarm Mandal, Visakahapatnam District. 4 P.V. Ramarajan Rao, S/o. Biuchi Ramanchandra Raju, Licencee of M/s. Satya Wines, Addaroddu Junction, Timmapuram, S.Rayavaram Mandal, Visakahapatnam District. 5 Kum. P. Nagamani, D/o. Apanna, Licencee of M/s. Kumari Wines, Addaroddu Junction, Timmapuram, S.Rayavaram Mandal, Visakahapatnam District. 6 R. Srinivas, S/o. Dali Naidu (Licence No. 36/98-99), Licencee of M/s. Sri Maridimamba Wines, Lankilipalem, Paravada Mandal, Visakahapatnam District. 7 Dasari Nagamani, W/o. Tata Rao (Licence NO. 56/98-99), Licencee of M/s. Sri Maridamma Wines, Lankilipalem, Paravada Mandal, Visakahapatnam District. 8 P. Udaya Bhaskar Reddy, S/o. Venkata Reddy (388-98-99), Licencee of M/s. Sri Nukambika Wines, Lankilipalem, Paravada Mandal, Visakahapatnam District. 9 D. Ramu, S/o. Ramana (880/2001), Licencee of M/s. Sri Balaji Wines, Harripalem, Achutapuram Mandal, Visakahapatnam District. 10 M. Venkataramanaiah, S/o. Satyanarayana (85-98-99) Licencee of M/s. Sridevi Wines, Bazar Street, Narasannapet, Srikakulam District. ... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Revenue (Excise-II ) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad Rep. by its Special chief Secretary to Government. 2 The Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise, Hyderabad. 3 The Prohibition and Excise Superintendent, Visakhapatnam district. ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ or direction declaring the G.O.Ms.No.184 dated 7-2-2005 as illegal and arbitrary and consequently direct the respondents not to issue licences infavour of third parties pursuant to the G.O.Ms.No.184 dated 7-2-2005 and pass suchother or further orders COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONERS: MRS.G.JHANSI COUNSEL FOR RESPONDENTS: ADVOCATE GENERAL WRIT PETITION NO :