Case Law Analysis
|Andhra Pradesh High Court
Clause 35(4) Fertilizer Control Order | Show-Cause Notice Must Specify Charge Before Penalty : Andhra Pradesh HC
The Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed a ₹5 lakh penalty under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, ruling that regulatory authorities cannot impose penalties without explicitly stating the charge in the show-cause notice. This judgment reinforces procedural fairness in enforcement actions under the Essential Commodities Act, impacting companies and government agencies alike.