Lack of Personal Hearing Violates Procedural Fairness, Mandatory Even Without Explicit Request by Petitioners.

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....Correctness of decision making process adopted by the respondents - In the instant case whether or not the petitioners have specifically asked for personal hearing, fact remains that the adverse decision was contemplated against the petitioners. In that event, it was obligatory and mandatory on the part of respondents to provide the petitioners opportunity of personal hearing. - HC....