High Court directs review of petitioner's representation under Industrial Policy ensuring transparency The High Court instructed the Principal Secretary to the Government of Assam, Industries & Commerce Department, to review the petitioner's ...
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High Court directs review of petitioner's representation under Industrial Policy ensuring transparency
The High Court instructed the Principal Secretary to the Government of Assam, Industries & Commerce Department, to review the petitioner's representation from 2013 and provide a speaking order within two months. The court emphasized timely consideration of applications under government policies and the need for adherence to prescribed timelines. This directive ensures transparency and accountability in decision-making, safeguarding the petitioner's rights under the Industrial Policy of Assam, 2008.
Issues: Delay in consideration of eligibility certificate under Industrial Policy of Assam, 2008.
Analysis: The petitioner had filed a grievance stating that their request for an eligibility certificate under the Industrial Policy of Assam, 2008, made in 2012, had not been addressed. Subsequently, a representation was sent in 2013 to the Principal Secretary to the Government of Assam, Industries & Commerce Department, seeking a direction for the disposal of the said representation. The petitioner's counsel requested a direction for the Principal Secretary to consider the entitlement to an eligibility certificate. The respondent did not oppose this prayer.
The High Court, while refraining from expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, disposed of the writ petition by instructing the Principal Secretary to the Government of Assam, Industries & Commerce Department, to review the petitioner's representation from 2013 and provide a speaking order within two months from the receipt of the court's order. The petitioner was advised to obtain a certified copy of the court's order and present it to the Principal Secretary for necessary action.
This judgment highlights the importance of timely consideration of applications under government policies and emphasizes the need for authorities to adhere to the prescribed timelines for addressing such requests. The court's directive for a speaking order ensures transparency and accountability in the decision-making process, safeguarding the petitioner's rights and entitlements under the Industrial Policy of Assam, 2008.
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