https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309450 The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Tamil Nadu Timber Transit Rules, 1968, dismissing appeals challenging the rules' legality. The Court affirmed the State Government's authority to regulate timber transportation statewide under Sections 35 and 36 of the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, emphasizing uniform rules for the entire state. It ruled that the rules were regulatory, not infringing on fundamental rights or trade restrictions, and justified the fee increase for permits. The High Court's decision was upheld without costs, endorsing the importance of the rules in preventing illicit activities and ensuring forest management and protection. en-us Wed, 15 Sep 1993 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:33:17 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309450 The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Tamil Nadu Timber Transit Rules, 1968, dismissing appeals challenging the rules' legality. The Court affirmed the State Government's authority to regulate timber transportation statewide under Sections 35 and 36 of the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, emphasizing uniform rules for the entire state. It ruled that the rules were regulatory, not infringing on fundamental rights or trade restrictions, and justified the fee increase for permits. The High Court's decision was upheld without costs, endorsing the importance of the rules in preventing illicit activities and ensuring forest management and protection. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 15 Sep 1993 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309450