High Court of Karnataka Hears Batch of Writ Petitions by Bar/Restaurant Licensees Against Non-Renewal of CL-9 Excise Licenses. Petitions Challenge Communications Issued by Excise Authorities and Seek Directions to Renew Licenses.

High Court: Karnataka High Court Bench: BENGALURU
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KAHC010072452017_1

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Case Details

2017 LawText (KAR) (08) 20

W.P. Nos.29751/2017 & 31818/2017 C/W W.P.No.27627/2017 and other connected matters

2017-08-22

Dr. Justice Vineet Kothari

Sajan Poovayya, Senior Counsel (for petitioners); A.S. Ponnanna, Additional Advocate General (for State); Prabhuling K. Navadgi, Additional Solicitor General (for Union of India); R.V. Naik (for NHAI); Dr. R. Ramachandran (for BBMP)

M/s. Siddi Enterprises & Others

State of Karnataka & Others

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Nature of Litigation

Petitioners, holders of CL-9 excise licenses for bars and restaurants, filed writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging communications issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Excise/Commissioner of Excise refusing renewal of their licenses, and seeking directions for renewal.

Remedy Sought

Quashing of communications dated 22-06-2017 and 29-06-2017 made by respondent authorities, and direction to renew CL-9 licenses.

Filing Reason

Non-renewal of CL-9 excise licenses for the year 2017-2018 by the excise authorities.

Acts & Sections

  • Constitution of India: Articles 226, 227
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