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L.I.C. Of India & Anr vs Consumer Education & Research Centre & ... on 10 May, 1995

Shri Mathur has placed reliance on the observations of this Court in LIC of India & Anr. vs. Consumer Education & Research Centre & Ors. 1995 (5) SCC 482, where in this Court has stressed that since the LIC is `state' under Article 12 of the Constitution it has a duty to act fairly in view of the mandate contained in Article 14 of the Constitution. It is no doubt true that the LIC, being `state' under Article 12 of the Constitution, must act within the confines of the rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution. But we are unable to appreciate as to how this constitutional obligation has any bearing on the present case. In disclaiming its liability the LIC is acting in accordance with the provision in Regulations/Rules framed by it whereby the agents have been prohibited from collecting the moneys on behalf of the LIC. The said provision has been made in public interest in order to protect the Corporation from any fraud on the part of an agent. It cannot be said that in making such a provision in the Regulations/Rules and in acting in accordance with the same the LIC has not acted fairly or in consonance with its obligations under Part III of the Constitution.
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