SEC.HYDERABAD H.O.ASSON. vs HYDERABAD MUNICIPAL CORPN.

The Supreme Court upheld the increase in the licence fee for trade licences under Section 622 of the Hyderabad Municipal Corporations Act, 1955, affirming that the Commissioner has the authority to revise fees based on service charges. The Court noted that the revised fees were proportionate to the rent of the premises and did not violate any statutory provisions. The petition challenging the increase was dismissed, confirming the legality of the revised fee structure.