M/S. KUMAON SEEDS COPRN. vs KRISHI UTPADAN MANDI SAMITI,KASHIPUR&ORS

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in addressing the merits of the case while only the validity of the show cause notices under the Uttar Pradesh Krishi Utpadan Mandi Adhiniyam, 1964 was at issue. The Court emphasized the necessity for the Market Committees to conduct a hearing for the appellants before deciding on the market fee, thereby upholding the principles of natural justice. The notices issued on 27.07.2005 were set aside, allowing the Market Committees to issue fresh notices for a proper hearing.