The High Court set aside a debarment order issued against the petitioner for two years, noting it was passed without a show cause notice. Liberty was granted regarding the termination of contract.
Impugned debarment order set aside; liberty granted to challenge termination letter.
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DILIP KUMAR SINGH ..... Petitioner
Through: Mr. Surya Prakash, Mr. Rohit Job Zachariah and Ms. Kawalpreet Kaur, Advocates.
versus
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. AND ORS.
..... Respondents Through: Mr. Sangram Patnaik, Mr. Sohel Rishabh and Ms. Swayam Sidha Patnaik, Advocates for R-1.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
O R D E R % 14.05.2024
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16.11.2022 is set aside. It is always open for the Respondents to take appropriate steps in accordance with law.
SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD, J
MAY 14, 2024 S. Zakir
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the debarment of the petitioner from participating in tenders was passed without a show cause notice, violating principles of natural justice?
Whether the termination letter dated 09.08.2021 warrants immediate interference or if the petitioner should pursue other legal remedies?
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DILIP KUMAR SINGH
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. AND ORS.
SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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