Court : Andhra Pradesh
Decided on : Aug-12-1974
Reported in : 1975CriLJ144
B. Raju, J.1. (D/- 18-4-1974). This is an application by the State of Andhra Pradesh for revision of the decision of the Sessions Judge, Kurnool in Cri. A. No. 170 of 1970 acting under the powers conferred upon him under Section 6C of the Essential Commodities Act 10 of 19-55. In Section 2A of the Essential Commodities -Act heads of commodities which come within the meaning of 'essential commodity' are listed among which are included foodstuffs. For maintaining or increasing supplies of any essential commodity or for securing their equitable distribution and availability at fair prices, provision is made under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act to make orders for regulating or prohibiting the production, supply and distribution thereof and trade and commerce therein. Under this provision several orders were made from time to time either by the Central Government or by the State Governments under delegation of powers. With regard to foodgrains, edible oilseeds and edible oils, p...
Tag this Judgment!Court : Andhra Pradesh
Decided on : Apr-17-1974
Reported in : AIR1975AP35
Ekbote, C.J.1. This case first came before our learned brother K. Ramachandra Rap J. In view of conflict in certain decisions, he referred the matter to a Bench. When it came before a Bench, it was noticed that'the case raises a very important question as to whether a writ petition under Article 226 lies against Kakatiya Medical College which though privately run is affiliated to the Osmania University and receives grants from the public exchequer from the State of Andhra Pradesh.'The case therefore was referred to a Full Bench by an order dated 24-1-1974 for an authoritative judgment on this 'vexed question' and that is how this case has come to us.2. Kakatiya Medical College was established in 1959 by some enthusiastic officials and non-officials. The then Chief Minister showed keen interest. A managing committee headed by the Collector. Warangal was formed. The Regional Medical Education Society was registered under the Societies Registration Act, The Medical College so started is a...
Tag this Judgment!Court : Andhra Pradesh
Decided on : Jan-29-1974
Reported in : AIR1974AP157
GOPAL RAO EKBOTE, C. J. 1. These writ petitions raise certain common questions. It is not necessary to mention the facts of all the cases in order to resolve the issues raised. We will however refer to particular facts of the writ petition whenever a special point is made in such a writ petition. For the purposes of common points we propose to mention the facts relating to W. P. No. 1435 of 1972.2. For the excise year 1970-71, the petitioner was granted the lease to sell liquor in retail at Konathalapalli in Nandigama Taluk of Krishna District. The monthly rent agreed was Rs. 1,751/-. The lease commenced from 1-10-1970.3. For the months of October, Novermber and December, 1970 the petitioner lifter the monthly quota of the liquor as determined. From January, 1971 till the end of July, 1971 he however, did not lift the determine monthly quota of liquor. He also for the said months did not pay the monthly rentals.4. For the abovesaid lapses on the part of the petitioner, his licence and ...
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