Agricultural Market Committee A.P.Etc vs M/S M.K.Exports, A.P.Etc.Etc

The Supreme Court held that non-payment of market fees re-assessed under Section 12-B(5) of the A.P. Agricultural (Produce and Livestock) Markets Act, 1966 is not punishable under Section 23 of the Act, thereby affirming the High Court's decision to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against the respondents. The Court emphasized that the legislative intent does not support criminal liability for non-payment of fees assessed under the Act. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, upholding the High Court's ruling.