M/S Pearl Distilleries Private Limited, v. The State Of Andhra Pradesh

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE A.V.SESHA SAI WRIT PETITION No.4201 of 2018 ORDER:

When the matter is taken up, it is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the issue in the present writ petition is squarely covered by the order, dated 04.04.2018, in W.P.No.5680 of 2018 of this Court and the same is not disputed by the learned Government Pleader. A copy of the said order is placed on record.

Following the said order and for the reasons recorded therein, this writ petition is also allowed; the impugned proceedings dt.14.12.2017 of the 1st respondent is set aside; the sum of Rs.4.5 crores, which had been paid by the petitioner for obtaining LOI for establishment of new IMFL manufactory along with its application dt.23.04.2018, retained by the 1st respondent, is directed to be refunded to the petitioner with interest @ 9% per annum from the said date till the date of repayment. Office to enclose a copy of the order, dated 04.04.2018, in W.P.No.5680 of 2018 to this order.

Miscellaneous Petitions pending consideration, if any, in this Writ Petition shall stand closed. There shall be no order as tocosts.

_________________________ JUSTICE A.V.SESHA SAI Date:14.06.2018 smr