V. SIVARAMAN NAIR, J.

( 1 ) DEALERS in Indian Made Foreign Liquor are the petitioners. They assail the amendment to the A. P. Foreign Liquor and Indian Liquor Rules, 1970 by issue of g. O-Ms. No. 948, Revenue (Excise-Ill), Department, dt. 30-9-1993, as arbitrary, unreasonable, discriminatory illegal, and devoid of jurisdiction.

( 2 ) PETITIONERS hold licences issued under Rub 23 of the A. P. Foreign Liquor and Indian Liquor Rules, 1970; such licences were issued prior to the impugned amendment. The period of validity of the licences is five years from 1-10-1992 to 30-9-1997. Some of the petitioners hold F. L. 15 licences issued under Rule 23 (i) - wholesale licence for the sale of all kinds of Indian/foreign Liquor and/or beer not to be consumed on the premises (Off licence): F. L. 17 licence under 23 (iii) - Bar Licence for the sale of all kinds of Indian liquor, Foreign liquor and/ or Beer to be consumed on the premises of Bars, hotels and restaurants ( on licence): F. L. 20 licences - issued under Rule 23 (vi) - licence for the sale of all kinds of Indian liquor, Foreign liquor, and/or Beer to the members of the Club to be consumed on the premises of the club ( on licence): F.

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