Abatement of applications

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act XVII of 1958) or the rules made thereunder or in any judgement, decree or order of any court, tribunal or other authority every application made for the grant of renewal of any permit or licence of the nature referred to in sections 3 and 5 and pending before the Commissioner or before the State Government or any other authority on the appointed date and every action taken, or enquiry made, in respect of such application, shall abate and all fees paid in connection therewith (including the application fee and licence fee, if any) already paid shall be refunded.