Back
IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
SUREPALLI NANDA, J.SREENIVAS RAO
Prashant Poultry Private Limited – Appellant
Versus
State of Telangana – Respondent
ORDER :
(Surepalli Nanda, J.)
Heard Sri A.Venkatesh, learned Senior Designated Counsel appearing on behalf of the appellant/ petitioner and the learned Advocate General appearing on behalf of the respondents.
2. The appellant/ petitioner approached the Court seeking prayer as under:
“….to allow the appeal and set aside the order dated 01.05.2025 in W.P.No.11034 of 2025, passed by the Hon’ble Court and consequently allow the Writ Petition.
3. The relevant portion of the order impugned, dated 01.05.2025 passed in W.P.No.11034 of 2025 in particular para Nos.16 & 17 are extracted hereunder:-
16) in the instant case, the impugned order dated 28.03.2025 is passed blacklisting the petitioner’s Company for the lapses of deficit supply, delay in supply, late hours supply, supply not in working hours, rotten and small eggs (less than 45 grams), etc. how ever, without specifying the period of blacklisting, which in the considered view of this Court is too harsh for the alleged lapses and therefore needs to be interfered with.
17) For the aforementioned reasons, while confirming the action of the respondents in blacklisting the petitioner’s Company, the impugned order dated 28.03.2025 is set aside to
Blacklisting without a hearing violates principles of natural justice; orders must be reasoned and fair.
The court reaffirmed that blacklisting without a hearing violates principles of natural justice, requiring fair procedure in administrative actions.
The central legal point established in the judgment is the importance of adhering to the principle of natural justice, particularly in cases involving severe penalties such as blacklisting, and the n....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the requirement for a fair hearing, specific show cause notices, and proportionate punishment before imposing blacklisting in government contracts.
Blacklisting an entity without providing notice and an opportunity for hearing violates the principles of natural justice and renders the decision invalid.
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
