M\S. R.S. REKHCHAND MOHOTASPINNING & ORS WEAVING MILLS LTD. vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the Maharashtra state legislature has the authority to impose a cess on the use of flowing water from the river Wana under Section 70 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966. The Court upheld the High Court's ruling that the government possesses the power to levy such cess, rejecting the appellant's claim of an easementary right to draw water without charge. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the legality of the cess imposed by the government.