Bombay High Court Upholds Levy of Fees on Transporters and Traders Under Essential Commodities Act for Maintenance of Public Distribution System. The court held that the levy under Section 3(3)(f) of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 is a valid regulatory fee and not a tax.
13 Dec 2013The judgment involves multiple writ petitions and civil applications challenging the levy of fees on transporters and traders under the Maharashtra Es...






