JUDGMENT

V. Kameswar Rao, J. - CM aPPL. 10823/2022 in W.P.(C) 3647/2022

CM aPPL. 10893/2022 in W.P.(C) 3674/2022

CM aPPL. 10926/2022 in W.P.(C) 3682/2022

CM aPPL. 11358/2022 in W.P.(C) 3823/2022

CM aPPL. 11472/2022 in W.P.(C) 3857/2022

CM aPPL. 11377/2022 in W.P.(C) 3835/2022

1. By this order, I shall decide the above applications seeking interim relief, inasmuch as to stay the impugned order.

2. The common case of the petitioners in these petitions, as contended by their counsel, is a challenge to an order dated February 28, 2022, whereby the Commissioner (Excise) of the Department of Excise, Entertainment and Luxury Tax, Government of NCT of Delhi ('Government of Delhi', hereinafter) has directed that the L7Z licensees shall not give concession, rebate or discount on the Maximum Retail Price ('MRP', for short) of liquor and to strictly abide by Rule 54(3) of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010 ('Rules of 2010', hereinafter). It is the submission of Mr. Mukul Rohatgi, learned Senior Counsel that some time in the month of June 2021, the Delhi Government approved the new Excise Policy for the year 2021-22. This policy set out the framework for various aspects pertaining to liquor business for t