(1) SPECIAL leave granted. (2) HAVING heard learned counsel for the parties, we are not satisfied that there was justification for the respondent recovering the staff charges when granting a licence under the Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, 1956. The appellant is entitled to an order restraining the respondent from enforcing the notices dated 31/03/1973 and 23/08/1974 and further to the refund of a sum of Rs. 8,956.00 already paid by the appellant for the period 1960-63. We order accordingly. (3) THE appeal is disposed of in these terms. There is no order as to costs.