C. V. N. SASTRY, J.

( 1 ) THESE two C. M. As. can be disposed of by a common order since the facts are identical and the question involved is also one and the same.

( 2 ) THE appeals are directed against identical orders passed by the lower court refusing to grant temporary injunction in favour of the plaintiffs in two suits for permanent injunction. The plaintiffs in both the suits are the licensees to run Janatha canteens at different places on Tirumala hills. They were granted the licence by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam for one year from 5-10-1997 to 4-10-1998. Before the expiry of the licence period i. e. , on 27-8-1998, the plaintiffs made a representation to the Devasthanam seeking renewal/extension of the licence for a further period of one year. On 16-9-1998 the Devasthanam issued notices to the plaintiffs calling upon them to clear all the dues, if any, towards the licence fee and hand over possession of the Janatha canteens on the afternoon of 4-10-1998 positively. The plaintiffs thereupon made a further representation dated 22-9-1998 stating that they incurred heavy loss in the business and requesting the Devasthanam to renew the licences for a further period of thre

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