Non-consideration of challenge to show-cause notice & lack of reasoning violate natural justice.

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....The High Court allowed the petition by way of remand due to violation of principles of natural justice by the 4th Respondent. While the Petitioner's reply to the show-cause notice was unclear, the 4th Respondent failed to consider the Petitioner's contention that a petition was filed challenging the show-cause notice. The impugned order lacked reasons for finding the reply unsatisfactory, amounting to a breach of natural justice. Consequently, the matter was remanded without requiring the Petitioner to exhaust alternate remedies.....