Narayana Rao Gayatri, v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court directed the release of seized rice stock from a petitioner's Fair Price Shop as the variation was within limits. For sugar stock, release was conditioned on providing a bank guarantee pending proceedings under the Essential Commodities Act.
What did the court decide?
Release of seized rice stock unconditionally; release of sugar stock subject to bank guarantee for its value pending proceedings under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.