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Supreme Court of India · 2025-04-03

New Mangalore Port Trust vs Clifford D Souza Etc. Etc

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
New Mangalore Port Trust
Respondent
Clifford D Souza Etc. Etc
Author
Vikram Nath
Bench
Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the validity of land allotment and license fee revision by the New Mangalore Port Trust, which was challenged by the respondents. The Court analyzed whether the procedures followed for fee revision and land allotment adhered to statutory requirements and principles of administrative law. The Court upheld the decisions of the Port Trust, emphasizing the authority's compliance with applicable regulations. The judgment clarified the scope of judicial review in administrative decisions related to port land and licensing matters.

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