( 1 ) THESE writ petitioners stated that the resolution dated 26th March, 2002 was passed by the regional Transport Authority extending the permits of the petitioners on various dates on the condition that they shall pay additional tax at the enhanced rate. It is stated that the petitioners have been paying additional tax at the enhanced rate for the portion, for which they have been granted extension and they are operating their vehicles continuously for the last about one and half years uninterruptedly without any hindrance.

( 2 ) ON 31st May, 2003 the petitioners received demand notes dated 24th May, 2003 issued by the respondent No. 1, whereby the petitioners have been directed to deposit Rs. 4800/-, as fee for extension of the route, latest by 31st May, 2003. It was also mentioned in the demand notes that in the event of failure to deposit the said amount, the grant of extension in favour of the petitioners shall be stand cancelled automatically. Demand notes are impugned hereunder. According to the petitioners, no fee can be imposed as against any operators as there is no such provision in the statute. They have jointly submitted a representation and sought e