BAKTAVATSALAM J.

The short point that arises for consideration in this writ petition is whether the respondent has got jurisdiction to issue directions like the directions impugned herein dated July 12, 1991, to the petitioner council under article 101(1) of the articles of association of the Apparel Export Promotion Council. The Apparel Export Promotion Council was incorporated under the Companies Act with a limited liability on February 22, 1978, and the company is licensed under section 25 of the Companies Act. It was incorporated as a non-profit organisation mainly with the object of promoting export of garments manufactured in India to various countries with a view to earn valuable foreign exchange and to provide considerable employment within the country. The Apparel Export Promotion Council (hereinafter referred to as the "council") was also to undertake various activities to develop export markets and provide service to the garment export industry and it seems the garment export industry contributes about 15 per cent. of the total foreign exchange earning of the country being the single largest foreign exchange earner. The main objects of the council are as follo