The court emphasized timely resolution of administrative representations while preserving the right to appeal the outcome in appropriate judicial forums.

Headnote:(A) Constitution of India - Article 226 - Quashing of order - Writ petition challenging order for de-novo trial - Respondent agreed to decide petitioner's representation within six weeks - Petitioner may challenge the decision on representation in appropriate forum. (Paras 1, 2, 5)

(B) Writ Jurisdiction - Scope of judicial review in matters of administrative orders. (Para 4)

Facts of the case:
The petitioner sought to quash the order directing his de-novo trial, arguing for a review in accordance with legal processes.

Findings of Court:
The court directed timely resolution of the petitioner's representation and stated that further legal avenues remain open should the petitioner be dissatisfied with the outcome.

Issues: The primary issue was whether the court should intervene in the administrative decision regarding the trial process.

Ratio Decidendi: The court reinforced that the petitioner's administrative concerns should be addressed within a specified timeframe, emphasizing the importance of procedural fairness.

Result: Writ petition disposed of.

Table of Content
1. petition seeks to quash a specific order. (Para 1)
2. representation to be decided in a time-bound manner. (Para 2)
3. decision must be communicated and can be challenged. (Para 3 , 4)
4. writ petition disposed of along with any pending applications. (Para 5 , 6)

JUDGMENT (Oral)

1. The present writ petition has been preferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking quashing of order dated 24.01.2022 issued by the respondents.

2. Learned counsel for the respondents, on instructions, submits that representation dated 03.02.2022 made by the petitioner will be decided in a time-bound manner; and till then, the respondents will not proceed with order dated 24.01.2022 directing the petitioner's de-novo trial.

3. Let the above-mentioned representation of the petitioner be decided within six (06) weeks from today and the decision taken thereupon be communicated in writing to the petitioner within one (01) week thereafter.

4. Needless to state that if the petitioner is aggrieved by the decision taken by the respondents on his representation, he may challenge the same by way of appropriate proceedings before the appropriate forum, in accordance with law, if so advised.

5. In view of above, the writ petition is disposed of.

6. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of.

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