IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
AMIT RAWAL, CS SUDHA, JJ
STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, LABOUR AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT – Appellant
Versus
SEAFOOD EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (KERALA REGION), REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT MR. K.G.LAWRANCE – Respondent
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| 1. state's legislative competence in imposing cess is challenged. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. previous legislation deemed unconstitutional impacting new laws. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. the government sought to augment funds through cess on seafood. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. arguments regarding legality of cess and relationship of employer-employee. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 5. court observed the definitions related to dealers and sale proceeds. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 6. court explored constitutional validity concerning imposition of cess. (Para 15 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 7. legislative competence and burdens related to cess discussed. (Para 19 , 20 , 21) |
JUDGMENT
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