M/S. Kumaon Seeds Coprn. & Ors vs Krishi Utpadan Mandi ...

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in addressing the merits of the case while only reviewing the validity of show cause notices under the Uttar Pradesh Krishi Utpadan Mandi Adhiniyam, 1964. The Court emphasized that the principles of natural justice were violated as the Market Committees failed to provide a hearing to the appellants before issuing notices for market fee payment. Consequently, the Court set aside the notices dated 27.07.2005 and directed the Market Committees to issue fresh notices allowing the appellants to present their case before a reasoned decision is made.