Speaking order required for CHA licence revocation; non-speaking revocation set aside and matter remanded for fresh adjudication.

Revocation of a CHA licence must rest on a speaking order that considers the enquiry report and the licence holder's defence. Where the impugned order is non-speaking, cryptic, and omits examination of the material and submissions, it is legally unsustainable. The proper course is to set aside such an order and remand the matter for fresh adjudication after granting a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the appellant.

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Issues: Whether the order revoking the CHA licence, being non-speaking and cryptic, was liable to be set aside and the matter remanded for a fresh speaking order after hearing the appellant.

Analysis: The order under challenge did not deal with the enquiry report or the appellant's submissions and therefore lacked reasons. A revocation affecting licence rights must be supported by a speaking order that reflects consideration of the material and the defence raised. Where such consideration is absent, the proper course is to set aside the order and remit the matter for fresh adjudication after granting a reasonable opportunity of hearing.

Conclusion: The impugned order was set aside and the matter was remanded to the original authority for passing a speaking de novo order after affording the appellant a reasonable opportunity of hearing.

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