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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
HARISH TANDON, MURAHARI SRI RAMAN
Group No. 5 Security Service – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
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| 1. the mechanism for contract termination must be followed. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. inadequate opportunity to respond constitutes a violation of natural justice. (Para 3 , 6 , 7 , 10) |
| 3. termination notice must convey intention and adhere to specified timelines. (Para 4 , 8 , 9 , 13 , 15) |
| 4. computation of notice periods cannot follow court limitation rules. (Para 12 , 14) |
| 5. petition dismissed, confirming legality of termination. (Para 16 , 17) |
JUDGMENT :
1. This is the second round of litigation before this Court assailing the action of the authorities in terminating the contract as the petitioner failed to improve the performance of their services for which the contract was awarded to them. Earlier, the contract was terminated after giving a notice, which was assailed by the petitioner on the ground that Clause 4.8 of the Request for Proposal (RFP) has not been strictly adhered to. The said Clause provides the modalities for termination of a contract, which includes thirty days’ clear notice in writing to be served upon the service provider, who was correspondingly given an opportunity to remedy such deficiencies in performance of an obligation within fifteen days from the dat
Contract termination must strictly follow the procedures outlined in the agreement, ensuring compliance with notice and opportunity to remedy deficiencies.
The discretion of the respondent-Authorities in terminating the contract based on the exigencies of the public work involved.
Termination of a contractual employee citing indiscipline and negligence without a proper inquiry violates Article 311(2) and the principles of natural justice, rendering the termination invalid.
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The court established that termination of a contract must comply with natural justice principles, requiring adequate reasoning and opportunity for the affected party to respond.
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