Court orders re-testing of "Calcite Powder" samples, emphasizing substantial justice. Respondent to decide promptly.

The court granted the petitioner's request for re-testing of "Calcite Powder" samples through a different laboratory, emphasizing the importance of substantial justice. Respondent no.2 was ordered to consider and decide on the applications for re-testing within four weeks from the date of filing the order, without being influenced by previous observations. The writ petition was disposed of with these directions.

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Issues Involved:
Prayer for re-testing of samples from a different laboratory

Analysis:
The judgment pertains to a writ petition where the petitioner requested for testing of samples of "Calcite Powder" through a laboratory other than the Central Revenue Control Laboratory, New Delhi. The petitioner expressed dissatisfaction with the testing done by the said laboratory. The court acknowledged the petitioner's request and decided that the prayer for re-testing, as made in the writ petition, should be granted at this stage of the proceedings. The court emphasized that the interest of substantial justice would be served by requiring the concerned authority to decide on the applications for re-testing without being influenced by any previous observations. Therefore, the court ordered respondent no.2 to consider and decide on the petitioner's applications strictly following the applicable provisions, preferably within four weeks from the date of filing a certified copy of the order. The judgment concluded by disposing of the writ petition with the mentioned directions and observations.

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