ANAKAPALLE COOP. AGRL. & INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY LTD. ETC. ETC. versus UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS

The Levy Sugar Supply Control Order, 1972, fixing zonal prices, is valid under the Essential Commodities Act, as it follows correct principles, considers expert reports, and does not violate Article 14. The relevant costs and reasonable return are appropriately allowed and unitwise fixation is not required.

Parties: Petitioner: Anakapalle Coop. Agrl. & Industrial Society Ltd. etc. etc.; Respondent: Union of India & Others
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 06 November 1972
Procedural Posture: Writ Petition Under Article 32 of Constitution of India / Final Judgment
Outcome: Petitions dismissed
Legal Topics: Price Fixation, Essential Commodities, Control Orders, Discrimination Under Article 14

Administrative Law Constitutional Law Commercial Law Price Fixation Essential Commodities Control Orders Discrimination Under Article 14

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Parties

Anakapalle Coop. Agrl. & Industrial Society Ltd. etc. etc.

Petitioner

Union of India & Others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition Under Article 32 of Constitution of India / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Scope and ambit of s. 3(3C) of Essential Commodities Act
2 Justification and correctness of zonal price fixation for levy sugar
3 Statewise constitution of zones

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Petitions dismissed

Orders

No order as to costs
Liberty to parties to apply for directions regarding Bank Guarantees furnished