AMAR CHANDRA CHAKRABORTY vs COLLECTOR OF EXCISE, GOVERNMENT OF TRIPURA & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the Collector has the authority to withdraw a liquor license under Section 43 of the Bengal Excise Act, 1909, affirming that the license was validly granted and could be revoked. The Court applied the principle of ejusdem generis, clarifying that the phrase 'any cause other than' in Section 43 must be interpreted in light of the specific causes listed in Section 42. The Court found that the withdrawal of the license did not violate Article 14 or Article 19 of the Constitution, and that the requirements of natural justice were met despite the absence of a show cause notice.