P. VENKATARAMA REDDI, J.

( 1 ) THE question which is posed for consideration by the Full Bench is whether, for the purpose of renewal of cinematograph licence, it is competent for the licensing authority to go into the question of lawful possession of the cinema building as distinct from mere possession. As the view taken by the Division bench of this Court in W. A. No. 562/87 dated 23-4-1987 conflicts with the view expressed in a later judgment reported in Lakshmi Talkies vs. State of A. P. , this matter has been referred to the Full Bench.

( 2 ) THE writ petitioner took on lease the building owned by the 3rd respondent by means of a registered lease-deed dated 3-9-1976. The lease was for a period often years. The lease-deed contemplates extension of lease for a further period of five years at a rent mutually agreed upon. The stipulated rent for the first five years was Rs. 500/- and for the next five years it was Rs. 600/ -. The petitioner asked for extension of lease. The lessor demanded higher rent to which the petitioner evidently did not agree. It may be seen that even the extended period of lease as per the lease-deed, had expired in September, 1991. After the expiry of th

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