Authority: Uttarakhand High Court (Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J.)

Order Date: 06.07.2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Auro Sundram Ply And Door Pvt Ltd.
  • Respondents: Managing Director & Another (presumably of Uttarakhand Agricultural Produce Marketing Board).
  • Petition (WPMS/1973/2026) challenges liability to pay Mandi Fee/Tax on imported veneer, arguing imports are exempt.
  • Reliefs sought: (i) mandamus directing refund of Mandi Fee/Tax with 12% interest; (ii) mandamus directing respondents not to charge Mandi Fee/Tax on future veneer imports.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is disposed.
  • The Court directs the Managing Director to consider the petitioner's representation and take a decision as per law within four weeks from receipt of certified copy of the order.
  • The decision must be communicated to the petitioner within one week thereafter.

Topics: Mandi Fee, Import Regulation