Authority: High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru

Order Date: 26 August 2021

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant Mr Gerald Sequeira, proprietor of M/s Cargolinks (Mangalore); Respondents: Union of India (Ministry of Shipping), Chairman Tariff Authority for Major Ports, Chairman New Mangalore Port Trust.
  • The appeal (Writ Appeal No.4489 of 2013) sought to set aside the order dated 28 June 2013 in Writ Petition No.36972 of 2011.
  • Counsel for the appellant argued that due to the efflux of time the issue had become academic, but requested that the matter be kept open for future agitation if any pending proceedings arise.
  • No further factual or legal arguments were presented.

Final Outcome

  • The Court disposed of the appeal, noting the issue is academic, and granted liberty to keep the matter open for future agitation. No substantive order or directions were issued.

Topics: Court Decision, Port Regulation