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Smt.Ambika Devi v. the State of Chhattisgarh and Ors.

Chhattisgarh HC2 Mar 2015WP/745/2004

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What is this about?

This petition challenged an order cancelling the petitioner's appointment as an Anganwadi worker issued by the Collector. The High Court, applying the Supreme Court's principles of natural justice, held that the order was passed without an opportunity of hearing and set it aside. The Collector is directed to hear the petitioner and pass an order within 45 days.

What did the court decide?

The order dated 28-2-2004 cancelling the petitioner's appointment was set aside. The Collector is directed to hear the petitioner and pass a reasoned order within 45 days of the receipt of the certifi

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Smt.Ambika Devi v. the State of Chhattisgarh and Ors.

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