<h1>Firm led by regional legislator challenges government per-tonne sugarcane levy; ordered to deposit 50% so licence processed pending hearing</h1> A firm led by a regional legislator has challenged the state government's decision to impose a per-tonne levy on sugarcane crushing-Rs 10 each for the Chief Minister's Relief Fund and a workers' welfare corporation, and Rs 5 for a Flood Relief Fund-seeking to quash a letter conditioning issuance of crushing licences on payment. A high court vacation bench directed the firm to deposit 50% of the levy under all three heads within three days so its licence may be processed pending hearing, issued notice to the government, and listed the matter for further hearing; refund with interest was reserved if the challenge succeeds.