Writ restoration on merits where portal glitch dispute had already crystallised on affidavits and representation was inadequate

A writ petition concerning alleged technical glitches in the SVLDR scheme portal should not be left to a fresh representation where the controversy had already crystallised on affidavits. Because the respondents had filed their stand and a mere direction to consider representation was unlikely to produce an effective resolution, the proper course was to restore the writ petition and decide it on merits. The order directing consideration of the representation was set aside and the matter was restored for substantive adjudication.

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Issues: Whether the writ petition should be restored and decided on merits instead of leaving the dispute to be resolved by consideration of the representation.

Analysis: The writ court had earlier required affidavits on the allegation of technical glitches in the SVLDR scheme portal and the respondents had filed their stand. In that situation, a mere direction to consider the representation was considered unlikely to yield an effective result, as the controversy had already crystallised on affidavit. The appropriate course was therefore to have the writ petition heard and determined on merits.

Conclusion: The appeal was allowed, the order directing consideration of the representation was set aside, and the writ petition was restored for decision on merits.

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