G. Giridhar Prabhu & Ors vs Agricultural Produce Market Committee

The Supreme Court ruled that under the Karnataka Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1966, the Market Committee can require producers of cashew kernel to collect market fees from purchasers, as both cashew nut and cashew kernel are classified as Notified Agricultural Produce. The Court held that the Appellants, being producers, are obligated to comply with the provisions of Section 65(2A)(iii) of the Act, which mandates the collection of market fees. The judgment of the High Court was upheld, affirming the Market Committee's authority in this regard.