Supreme Court of India
A.P. Paper Mills Ltd. Etc. Etc v. Government of A.P. and Anr.
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We hold that the fees levied by the said sub-rules is regulatory in nature, the said levy must be held to be valid and competent, being fully warranted by Section 41.;, C Taking a similar view this Court in the case of Secunderabad Hyderabad Hotel Owners' Association and others v.
Judgment, page 16
From the headnote
Labour Laws : Factories Act, 1948-Section 6(/)(d)-The Andhra Pradesh Factories c Rules, 1950-Rule 5-Licencefee-Applicability of the principle of quid pro quo-Held, since it is a regulatory fee and not a fee for special services rendered the principle of quid pro quo does not apply. Andhra P.radesh Factories Rules, 1950-Government Order enhancing the licence fee from Rs. 10, 000 to Rs. 18, 00, 000-Whether valid-Held, it is grossly high and excessive and therefore arbitrary. Appellants filed Writ Petitions before the High Court challenging the - steep increase in licence fees levied by the
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