The HC found that the first respondent violated the principles...

The HC found that the first respondent violated the principles of natural justice by passing the impugned order without granting the petitioner the mandatory third personal hearing as required under the relevant provisions. The petitioner had submitted a reply and requested an opportunity for a third hearing and to produce records, which was not afforded. Consequently, the HC set aside the impugned order and remitted the matter to the first respondent with a direction to provide the petitioner a personal hearing on 24-12-2024. The first respondent is to consider the petitioner's submissions and documents and pass a reasoned order on merits in accordance with law. The petition was disposed of accordingly.