Procedural Fairness Prevails: Petitioner Granted Opportunity to Respond to Show Cause Notice, Ensuring Right to Be Heard

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....HC found a violation of natural justice principles as the petitioner was not afforded an opportunity to respond to the Show Cause Notice (SCN). The court remanded the matter back to the concerned department, directing it to provide the petitioner a fair hearing. The petitioner was granted 30 days to file a response to the SCN, ensuring procedural fairness and the right to be heard. The petition was disposed of through remand, allowing for a fresh consideration of the case with proper adherence to principles of natural justice.....