Appellate Collector's Order Set Aside for Lack of Personal Hearing: Ensuring Natural Justice

The Government of India v. Shri D.N. Mehta (1979) case held that the Appellate Collector's order was set aside due to lack of opportunity for a personal hearing. A new disposal of the appeal was directed to ensure compliance with principles of natural justice.

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The judgment in the case of Government of India v. Shri D.N. Mehta (1979) held that the Appellate Collector should have given the applicant an opportunity of personal hearing or verified the petitioners' contention before confirming the demand. The Government set aside the Appellate Collector's order and directed a new disposal of the appeal after complying with the principles of natural justice.

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