The Karnataka High Court has dismissed petitions filed by the Jai Kisan Vegetable Market and Tarale, cThe Karnataka High Court has delivered a decisive setback to the Jai Kisan Vegetable Market. The court dismissed petitions filed by the market and its co-petitioner, Tarale. These petitions challenged the Agriculture Department’s cancellation of their trade licenses. This ruling marks a significant procedural point in the ongoing market controversy.
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Court Upholds Procedural Requirements
The High Court upheld the necessity of following the correct administrative procedure. The court strictly observed that the petitioners should have initially approached the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal (KAT). They should have done this before seeking relief from the High Court. The bench firmly held that disputes concerning government-issued trade licenses and departmental actions fall under the Tribunal’s primary jurisdiction. Consequently, the High Court dismissed the petitions solely on this procedural ground. Legal experts emphasize this dismissal confirms the mandated procedural steps required when challenging administrative decisions in Karnataka.
Origin of the Controversy
The controversy originated when the Agriculture Department revoked the market’s license. Authorities formally cited irregularities and serious violations of agricultural marketing norms. They specifically alleged that the market’s operations had dramatically deviated from its approved purpose. The project was initially established to exclusively benefit local farmers. Instead, investigators found that private traders had come to dominate operations. This fundamentally undermined the market’s original mandate.
This licensing action followed a direct intervention last month by Minister Satish Jarkiholi. He publicly directed the Agriculture Department to conduct a thorough review of the market’s functioning. He asked them to take corrective action against all alleged violations. His directive was prompted by numerous formal complaints from local farmer groups. These groups claimed the market was failing to serve its original farmer-centric purpose. Following the Minister’s directive, the Agriculture Department initiated formal inquiries. These inquiries provided the evidence that ultimately led to the official license cancellation order. The market management then challenged this order in the High Court.
Next Legal Steps for the Market
A separate but closely related petition regarding the land-use change order of the Jai Kisan Market remains pending. That crucial case is currently listed for a hearing on November 3. This forthcoming judgment will specifically determine whether the commercial activities currently operating at the market premises comply with Belagavi’s urban planning and zoning regulations. The legal future of the market thus depends heavily on the outcome of the KAT proceedings and the upcoming land-use change hearing.
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