1983 Supreme(AP) 355

Andhra Pradesh High Court
Judges : CHENNAKESAVA REDDY, M.JAGANADHA RAO
Sajanam Enterprises - Appellant
Versus
Government Of A.P. - Respondent
Decided On : 10-05-83

The main legal point established is the extent of executive power under Art. 162 and its application to ordering an inquiry into irregularities committed by a State Government Undertaking.

Headnote:

EXECUTIVE POWER - Art. 162 of the Constitution of India - The extent of executive power under Art. 162 and its application to ordering an inquiry into irregularities committed by State Government Undertaking

Fact of the Case:

The case involves a writ appeal regarding the extent of executive power under Art. 162 of the Constitution of India and whether it extends to ordering an inquiry into irregularities committed by a State Government Undertaking.

Finding of the Court:

The court analyzed the events and circumstances leading to the appeal and concluded that the executive power under Art. 162 does extend to ordering an inquiry into irregularities committed by a State Government Undertaking.

Issues: The issues revolved around the extent of executive power under Art. 162 and its application to ordering an inquiry into irregularities committed by a State Government Undertaking.

Ratio Decidendi: The court interpreted Art. 162 and its application to the specific case of ordering an inquiry into irregularities committed by a State Government Undertaking, emphasizing the scope of executive power in such matters.

Final Decision: The court decided in favor of the extension of executive power under Art. 162 to order an inquiry into irregularities committed by a State Government Undertaking.