M/S CEE CEE AND CEE CEES vs K. DEVAMANI

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Deputy Commissioner (Excise), Karaikal, to permit the shifting of the Appellant's liquor shop from Mahe to Karaikal under Rules 163 and 209 of the Puducherry Excise Rules, 1970. The Court clarified that the interpretation of 'place' in the context of shifting licenses does not restrict movement within the Union Territory, thereby rejecting the objections raised by Respondent No. 1 based on prior judgments. The Court emphasized that the shifting was not contrary to public interest as claimed, and thus the appeal was allowed.