A. C. S. M. MOHIDEEN, Accused-appellant
and
K. THIRUNAVAKARASU, Inspector of Police,
Complainant-Respondent

Where an order made by the Controller of Prices under section 4(1) of the Control of Prices Act, fixing the price of a pound of beef at Rs. 1.25 as the controlled retail price, was challenged as ultra vires on the ground that it was unreasonable because it was below the price that normally prevails in the market-

That the Courts cannot review the order on this ground where the Controller has exercised his discretion under the section.

from a conviction at a trial before the Magistrate's Court, Colombo.

for the accused-appellant.

State Attorney, for the Attorney-General.

January 25 1974.
Mr. Chandrahasan challenges the Price Order No. C. 430 made by the Controller of Prices (Food) under section 4 of the Control of Prices Act (Chapter 173) published in the Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 14578/10 dated 26.7.1967 on the ground that it is ultra vires. It is submitted that this order is unreasonable and therefore ultra vires the Control of Prices Act as the p

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