Krishi Utpadan Mandi Samiti & Anr vs Ved Ram

The Supreme Court held that the Krishi Utpadan Mandi Samiti's order imposing a market fee under Section 17(iii)(b) of the Uttar Pradesh Krishi Utpadan Mandi Adhiniyam, 1964 was unjustified as the respondent-company had adequately demonstrated that the movement of goods was on a stock transfer basis and not a sale. The Court emphasized the necessity of providing an opportunity for a fair hearing before imposing such fees. Consequently, the High Court's order to reassess the market fee was upheld, mandating a fresh assessment by the Samiti.