LAWS(BOM)-2007-4-170

GODAVARI POLYMER Vs. UNION OF INDIA

Decided On April 27, 2007
GODAVARI POLYMER Appellant
V/S
UNION OF INDIA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Learned Advocates informed the Court that whenever the petition was listed on board, there was a consensus to have it heard for final disposal. Accordingly, parties have completed the pleadings. Notice of petition was also sent to learned Advocate general, and learned Asstt. Govt. Pleader has informed the Court that she has instructions from Advocate General to conduct the case. Hence Rule.

(2.) Rule is made returnable forthwith and is called for final disposal by consent. After notice by this Court, contesting respondents have filed affidavits. Heard.

(3.) Constitutional validity of Rule 8 of the Maharashtra Plastic Carry Bags (Manufacture and Usage) Rules, 2006 (which are referred to hereinafter to, for brevity, as "pcbm and U Rules") prescribing specifications of prohibited types of carry bags is under challenge in this petition.