Compagnie des Hauts-Fourneaux et Fonderies de Givors and others v. The High Authority.

Abstract

International organization — European Coal and Steel Community — Competence of High Authority — Decision of Authority required to be taken during transitional period — Notification to Government concerned after expiry of period — Determination of date of decision — Alleged violation of Convention containing Transitional Provisions, section 23 — Violation of substantial procedural requirement — Treaty, Article 15, and Convention, section 10 — Extent of requirement that High Authority should consult Commission of Experts on measures concerning transport tariffs — Violation of Treaty, Articles 4 and 70, and Convention, section 10 — Meaning of concept of discrimination in Treaty — Extent of discretion of Authority to approve special domestic transport tariffs benefiting one or more enterprises — Effect on competence of High Authority of Articles 2 and 3 of Treaty concerning objectives of Community — Meaning of “the establishment of the lowest possible prices” in Article 3 (c).