ATTABIRA REGULATED MKT.COMM. vs GANESH RICE MILLS

The Supreme Court held that villages Saharatikira and Bheden fall within the notified market area as per the notification issued under sub-section (1) of Section 4 of the Orissa Agricultural Produce Market Act, 1956. The Court established that the radius of 8 kms from specified police stations includes these villages, thus requiring the respondents to pay the market fee under the Act. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, with costs not awarded.