Radha Gupta v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the petitioners, who run a fair price shop in Raigarh, challenged an order cancelling their allotment. The High Court of Chhattisgarh noted that the impugned order was passed without granting the petitioners a proper opportunity of hearing as mandated by Section 16(3) of the Chhattisgarh Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016. Consequently, the Court held that the alternative remedy was not effective and set aside the order dated 13.11.2024. The matter was remanded to the Sub Divisional Officer (Revenue) to conduct a fresh inquiry, provide a proper hearing, and pass a decided order within 30 days.
What did the court decide?
The order dated 13.11.2024 cancelling the allotment of the fair price shop was set aside. The matter was remitted to the concerned authority to provide a proper opportunity of hearing and conclude proceedings within 30 days.