Ananta Charan Bhuyan v. State of Orissa
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court set aside an appeal order confirming a directive to record land in favour of the Government, holding that the appellate authority violated principles of natural justice by failing to issue notice and provide an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner before passing the order.
What did the court decide?
The impugned order is set aside. The appellate authority is directed to dispose of the appeal afresh after giving opportunity of hearing to the parties.