Disposed
The South Indian Sugar v. The State of Tamilnadu,Rep by
Madras HCWP/28620/2014
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The court considered whether the State could fix a sugarcane price above the central FRP without a specific law. It held that prior to the 2018 Act, the State could not impose additional price by executive order. The impugned government order and letter were set aside, and the State was directed to facilitate tripartite negotiations.
What did the court decide?
The impugned Government Order G.O.Ms.No.252 Agricultural Department (K1) dated 24.12.2013 and the consequent letter Rc.No.3774/Cane.1/2013 dated 08.01.2014 are set aside.