M. S. LIBERHAN, C. J.

( 1 ) THIS appeal by the appellant-2nd respondent in the Writ Petition is directed against the order of the learned Single judge setting aside the order of the District supply Officer, Krishna, Machilipatnam declining to renew the grain dealership licence issued in favour of the writ petitioner-1st respondent herein.

( 2 ) THE 1st respondent - writ petitioner was issued licence in the year 1994 to carry on business in foodgrains for a period of three years in the premises of the appellant herein which was subsequently renewed for another three years ending with 31-3-2000. The request of the writ petitioner for renewal of the licence for another three years was rejected on the ground that the owner of the premises i. e. , the appellant herein has withdrawn his consent for renewal of the licence. By the order under appeal, the learned Single Judge set aside the order of the District Supply Officer and directed to renew the licence of the writ petitioner. Aggrieved by the same, this appeal is preferred.

( 3 ) THE learned Counsel appearing for the appellant submits that since the tenant is not paying the rent and, as the landlord has also not consented for the ren

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