JAMMU AND KASHMIR HIGH COURT
A. A. Akhoon, J
Ghulam Moh'd Mir and Another v. State of J. and K. and Others
| Table of Content |
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| 1. initial order and context of litigation. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. assessment of jurisdiction concerning notification. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. nature of objections and challenges brought forth. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. discussion on the validity of the ordinance. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 5. arguments on adherence to natural justice. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 6. conclusion on judicial role in price fixation. (Para 15 , 16) |
| 7. discussion on societal implications of profiteering. (Para 17 , 18) |
| 8. final determination and dismissal of the petition. (Para 19 , 20 , 21) |
1. A Division Bench of this Court while disposing of Writ Petition No. 783 of 1988 titled Kh. Moh'd Shahban v. State and others, filed in public interest, passed an order on 29-9-1988, directing the fixation of gradation and sale price of bricks within the shortest possible time. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, the Director of Food and Supplies, Srinagar, issued notification No. DFSK / S(PC)88/9 dated 7-2-1989 fixing the rate of A - class bricks at Rs. 650/- per thousand for "the city of Srinagar".
2. The petitioners, who represent the Brick Kiln Owners and Brick Manufacturers Associations of Kashmir, have challenged this notification, inter
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