M/S Shree Sai Enterprises v. the State of Karnataka
Where an alternative efficacious statutory remedy – an appeal under Section 61(2) of the Karnataka Excise Act, 1965
Case brief
What is this about?
A licence-holder challenged the Deputy Commissioner's order rejecting its excise licence application. The Court held that a statutory appeal lies under Section 61(2) of the Karnataka Excise Act, no exceptional circumstances were shown, and disposed of the petition with liberty to appeal.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to file appeal under Section 61(2); appellate authority to consider it in accordance with law.