JUDGMENT

Petitioners challenge Ext.P30 order issued by the 2^nd respondent, refusing to consider their application for transfer of the licence of Aakshaya Centre at Neeleswaram Municipality, from the 2^nd petitioner in favour of the 1^st petitioner.

2. The 1^st petitioner is the brother of the 2^nd petitioner. The latter is the licensee of an Akshaya Centre at Neeleswaram Municipality, which has been functioning for the last 7 years. While so, the 2^nd petitioner obtained an opportunity to pursue her higher studies in the United Kingdom and subsequently obtained even an employment abroad. The 2^nd petitioner is presently in Dubai, working as a Senior Visa Consultant. Since the licence for conducting the Akshaya Centre can be transferred to an immediate family member, the petitioners requested the transfer of licence of the 2^nd petitioner to the 1^st petitioner. Petitioners contend that though all necessary documents were submitted, by the impugned or