HC ruled in favor of petitioner challenging placement on Denied...

HC ruled in favor of petitioner challenging placement on Denied Entity List by Director General of Foreign Trade. Court found authority's failure to consider petitioner's 11-page detailed representation dated 25.04.2016 before blacklisting was procedurally improper and legally untenable. Mandamus issued directing authorities to consider representation and remove petitioner from Denied Entity List. Court emphasized administrative obligation to evaluate substantive submissions before taking adverse action. Decision underscores principle of natural justice requiring fair consideration of representations before implementing prejudicial measures.