M/S. DELTA ENGINEERS vs STATE OF GOA .

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Goa Ports (Amendment) Rules, 1992 and 1994, affirming that the Port Authorities are entitled to levy rental charges for the use of government riverine land under Rule 64 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Port Rules, 1983. The Court ruled that the appellant's challenge to the amendments was unfounded as the rental charges were applicable from the date the rules came into force, and thus the demand for payment was legitimate. The appellant's writ petition was dismissed, confirming the legality of the rental charges imposed by the authorities.