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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK
ANANDA CHANDRA BEHERA
Kalyanmayee Self Help Group, Jaleswar, represented through its Secretary – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. procedure to quash lower orders (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. hearing of parties involved (Para 4) |
| 3. non-compliance with procedural fairness (Para 5 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. requirement of following prescribed procedures (Para 6) |
| 5. final order and directions for new process (Para 10 , 11 , 12) |
JUDGMENT :
ANANDA CHANDRA BEHERA, J.
1. This writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, 1950 has been filed by the petitioner- Kalyanmayee Self Help Group, Jaleswar against the Opp. Parties praying for quashing the order dated 18.10.2025 (Annexure-25) passed by the Director, ICDS & SW, Women & Child Development Department (Opp. Party No.2), and the Order dated 27.10.2025 (Annexure-26) passed by the Collector & District Magistrate, Balasore (Opp. Party No.3) in favour of the Opp. Party No.6 (Maa Kamala Self Help Group).
2. The factual backgrounds of this writ petition which prompted the petitioner for filing of the same is that, as per the order dated 01.09.2025 (Annexure-24) passed by this Court in WP(C) No.22630 of 2025 filed by the Opp. Party No.6 (Maa Kamala Self Help Group) against the State and others, liberty was given to the petitioner in that writ petition vide W
The court reinforced that compliance with procedural directives is mandatory in selection processes, emphasizing the principles of natural justice and fair hearing.
Engagement of Self Help Groups for supply of Take Home Ration is governed by administrative guidelines, and lack of renewal does not constitute an enforceable right, nor does it require a prior notic....
Authority must comply with the principles of natural justice by providing an opportunity to be heard before making adverse decisions affecting rights previously established.
Exclusion from government procurement processes without providing a fair hearing violates principles of natural justice, necessitating reconsideration of such administrative decisions.
Exclusion from administrative benefits without a hearing violates principles of natural justice and is deemed arbitrary, especially when rights have been established.
Exclusion from administrative decisions must comply with natural justice, ensuring the affected party is given a fair chance to respond before adverse actions are taken.
The exclusion of a party from procurement proceedings without a fair opportunity to be heard violates principles of natural justice, and any prior rights must be respected.
Administrative decisions affecting rights must adhere to principles of natural justice, requiring an opportunity for the affected party to be heard before exclusion or adverse action.
The court determined that the decision to rescind the Petitioner’s contract violated natural justice by not providing an opportunity to respond to allegations, necessitating adherence to procedural g....
A party must be given adequate opportunity to present their case in administrative proceedings; failure to do so violates principles of natural justice and invalidates subsequent orders.
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