An unreasoned administrative decision violates principles of natural justice requires remand for reconsideration.

ORDER

An order dated 09.06.2025 of the Tahsildar is challenged inter alia on the ground of breach of principles of natural justice.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner had succeeded in civil proceedings and that the order of the trial court was affirmed even by the Supreme Court. In those circumstances, learned counsel contends that the impugned order is unsustainable.

3. Learned counsel for the respondents 4 to 14 submits that a civil suit has been filed by the said respondents in O.S.No.13 of 2025. After pointing out that the said suit is for partition, he submits that no interference is called for with the impugned order.

4. On perusal of the impugned order, the reason for rejection is mentioned as “as per VAO's report court case O.S.No.13 of 2025”. No further particulars are provided with regard to the nature of the VAO's report or the nature of the suit. The said order can be characterised as unreasoned. For such reason, the order cannot be sustained and is hereby set aside. As a consequence, the matter is remanded to the Tahsildar for reconsideration. After providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the respondents 4 to 14, a speaking order shall be issued by the Tahsildar within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.