( 1 ) : All these Writ Appeals arise from a common order dated 20-2-1995 and 22-2-1995 in W. P. No. 14612/ 94 by a learned single Judge of this Court. We are called upon to interpret Circular no. 5/90-OPD (C) dated 12-1-1990 and to decide whether the respondents can claim renewal of the licences for a period of 12 years from the date of initial grant of licences in their favour. The respondents in all these appeals can be categorised into two groups: (1) Existing licence holders whose licences are being renewed from tune to tune after completion of 12 years period at Central Bus station (for short "c. B. S. " ). Gowliguda pending completion of construction of bus complex at Imliban and who have also been allotted open space at Imliban during the year 1990 to erect temporary sheds for the purpose of running canteen, pan shop and cycle stand as a stop gap arrangement consequent on shifting the operation of buses running on Kurnool sector to Imliban, and (2) Existing licence holders at C. B. S. Gowliguda, who have not completed the 12 year licence period.

( 2 ) THE brief facts leading to filing of the Writ Petitions are, that since the time of establishment of Road Transport