Complying with provision of section 13A of Goa Public Gambling Act requires payment of license fees

Delta Corp Limited Vs State of Goa (Bombay High court) Bombay High Court held that license fee is the price or the consideration for parting with such privilege, which is exclusively owned and controlled by the State Government. Complying with provisions of section 13A of the Goa Public Gambling Act requires payment of the same. Facts- Under the provisions of the Goa Public Gambling Act, 1976 (the said Act), the Petitioners have been issued licenses to operate offshore and onshore casinos in the State of Goa. These licenses are subject to several terms and conditions, including the payment of ...