DIRECTOR, KRISHI UTPN.MANDI SAMITI vs M/S. RAM KISHAN DAYA RAM & CO.

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Clause (3) of sub-section (iii) of Section 17 of the Uttar Pradesh Krishi Utpadan Mandi Adhiniyam, 1964, in the context of market fees levied on the U.P. Forest Corporation for tendu leaves purchases. The Court held that the respondent, not being a licensed trader, was not liable to pay the market fee, thus upholding the High Court's decision to refund the amount deposited. The judgment clarified the statutory obligations under the Act and confirmed the High Court's interpretation of the law regarding market fees.