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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
K.LAKSHMAN
Jindam Mahender – Appellant
Versus
State of Telangana – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner’s liquor license and political context. (Para 2) |
| 2. outcomes of procedural issues in municipal actions. (Para 3 , 16) |
| 3. legal basis for seizure under municipal regulations. (Para 4 , 5 , 6 , 10 , 15) |
| 4. imposition of penalties for trade license non-compliance. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 5. requirement for proper procedure before seizure actions. (Para 11 , 12) |
| 6. remedies available for losses due to unlawful action. (Para 14 , 20) |
| 7. court ruling on illegal seizure and financial restitution. (Para 17 , 21) |
| 8. political interference invalidates legal procedures. (Para 19) |
ORDER :
K. LAKSHMAN, J.
Heard Sri Gandra Mohan Rao, learned Senior Counsel representing Mr. Sai Krishna J, learned counsel for petitioner and Sri Putta Krishna Reddy, learned Standing Counsel appearing for 2nd respondent and Ms. Swetcha Tekuru, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue.
2. Petitioner has obtained licence for sale of Indian Liquor/Foreign Liquor by Bar to be consumed on the premises in Form - 2B as per Rule 4 of Telangana Excise (Grant of Licence of selling by Bar and conditions of licence) Rules, 2005, and is running a bar and restaurant in the name and style of M/s.Chithra Restaur
The court held that municipal authorities cannot seize premises for non-compliance without following due legal process, violating principles of natural justice.
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