https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=166050 Rule against bias applies to quasi-judicial authorities unless legislation clearly permits departure from natural justice. A Minister's administrative role alone does not establish disqualifying bias; reliable evidence of a closed mind or personal involvement in the relevant undertaking is required. Existing transport permits cannot be cancelled or rendered ineffective without due notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard under the statutory scheme. However, writ relief may be refused despite defective notice where affected operators have withdrawn, replacement services have commenced, and a fresh hearing would be an empty formality. en-us Fri, 21 Aug 1959 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 22:23:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=166050 Rule against bias applies to quasi-judicial authorities unless legislation clearly permits departure from natural justice. A Minister's administrative role alone does not establish disqualifying bias; reliable evidence of a closed mind or personal involvement in the relevant undertaking is required. Existing transport permits cannot be cancelled or rendered ineffective without due notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard under the statutory scheme. However, writ relief may be refused despite defective notice where affected operators have withdrawn, replacement services have commenced, and a fresh hearing would be an empty formality. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 21 Aug 1959 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=166050