B. P. JEEVAN REDDY, J.

( 1 ) THE main question that falls for consideration in this batch of writ petitions is the interpretation of clause 4 of the Andhra Pradesh Rice procurement (Levy) and Restriction on Sale Order, 1967 (hereinafter referred to as "the Order" ). Common arguments have been addressed by the counsel appearing for the petitioners. It is unnecessary to refer to the facts in each of the writ petitions; it would suffice if I state the facts in Writ petition No. 3637 / 1980. The petitioners in this writ petition are dealers in foodgrains, holding licences under the Andhra Pradesh Foodgrains Dealers licensing Order. they do business in Nellore and Prakasarn districts. They purchase rice and broken-rice from millers and dealers, who have already paid the levy in accordance with the 1967 Order. Some of the petitioners also purchase paddy and get the same milled; and when they do so, they deliver the appropriate percentage towards levy, and sell the remaining rice and broken rice, in accordance with the permits issued by the appropriate authority prescribed by the. 967 Order. The balance of the rice called "levy-free rice" is moved from the premises of the Rice Mill, in acc

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