State Of U.P. And Ors vs M/Ssu.Pspiltiaeprusreptacc.King ...

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Rule 5 of the U.P. Transit of Timber and Other Forest Produce Rules, 1978, which mandates the levy of transit fee for forest produce. However, the Court agreed with the High Court's finding that the levy is invalid in the absence of a quid pro quo, emphasizing that the State must provide services in return for the fee. The Court ruled in favor of the High Court's conclusion, thereby invalidating the transit fee without adequate service provision by the State.