Shubhash Prasad Singh v. The State of Bihar through Principal Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court quashed an order cancelling the petitioner's PDS license passed without an enquiry or hearing, relying on precedents. The matter was remanded for a speaking order after granting a hearing opportunity.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of the order dated 05.02.2020 and remanding the matter to the Sub-Divisional Officer to dispose of it afresh after a hearing within three months.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.7367 of 2020
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Shubhash Prasad Singh S/o Late Laxhmi Narayan Singh, Ward No. 16, Village-Kumauli, P.S.-Kumauli, Block-Nirmali, District-Supaul.
... ... Petitioner/s
- Versus
- The State of Bihar through Principal Secretary, Food and Civil Supply Department, Govt. of Bihar, Patna.
- The District Magistrate-cum-Collector, Supaul.
- The Sub-Divisional Officer, Nirmali, Supaul.
- The Block Supply Officer, Nirmali, Supaul.
... ... Respondent/s
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Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the cancellation of the Public Distribution System license by the Sub-Divisional Officer without an opportunity of hearing is illegal and violative of natural justice.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Shubhash Prasad Singh
- respondent
State of Bihar
- respondent
District Magistrate-cum-Collector, Supaul
- respondent
Sub-Divisional Officer, Nirmali, Supaul
- respondent
Block Supply Officer, Nirmali, Supaul
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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