Shri Ranganathaswamy Vidya Samsthe (S.C.) v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Natural justice / audi alteram partem challenge to cancellation of government financial assistance; grant of Rs. 1 crore for school building to Davanagere society withdrawn by Social Welfare Department order dated 28.04.2023 without notice or enquiry; order quashed under writ of certiorari; matter remanded to Deputy Commissioner for fresh enquiry with opportunity of hearing within six months; keywords: grant cancellation, pre-decisional hearing, writ of certiorari, Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1961, social welfare department, WP 25657/2023.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition allowed; impugned order No.SWD/INFR/INF3/2/2023 (E-1027591) dated 28.04.2023 (Annexure-E) quashed; matter remitted to respondent No.3-Deputy Commissioner for fresh enquiry with opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, to be completed within 6 months; pending IAs disposed of.