U.P.Pollution Control Board v. Kanoria Industrial Limited
2 SCC 549Reported decision2001#1626 most cited
What is U.P.Pollution Control Board v. Kanoria Industrial Limited authority for?
The State Government's power to levy Forest Development Tax (FDT) under Section 98-A of the Act is limited to specific bodies. Notifying 'lease holders of mines and quarries situated in forest area' as such a body may be ultra vires the section.
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U.P.Pollution Control Board v. Kanoria Industrial Limited · 2 SCC 549 · Section 98-A · Forest Development Tax · FDT · State Government notification · ultra vires · lease holders of mines and quarries