` 168 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA M/s Singla Fastners State of Punjab and another CORAM: HON’BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: Mr. Mr. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) 1. Primary grievance raised in this writ petition is that the impugned orders dated 24.06.2023 (Annexure P/2) and Order (Annexure P/3) have been passed without affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner in viol 2. Learned State counsel, who has appeared on advance notice does dispute the factual aspect the petitioner. Learned State counsel, therefore, conveniently remitted back to the concerned authority, for conducting the proceedings afresh in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner. 3. In view of the fair stand taken by allowed and impugned orders dated 24.06.2023 (Annexure P/2) and Order Original dated 15.07.2023 (Annexure P/3) are set aside. The matter is remitted back to the authority concerned IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17679 Date of Decision: 0 M/s Singla Fastners Vs. State of Punjab and another HON’BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Mr. Peyush Pruthi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Samdisha Kaur, AAG, Punjab. *** ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) Primary grievance raised in this writ petition is that the impugned orders dated 24.06.2023 (Annexure P/2) and Order (Annexure P/3) have been passed without affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner in violation of the principles of natural justice Learned State counsel, who has appeared on advance notice does dispute the factual aspect that opportunity of personal hearing was the petitioner. Learned State counsel, therefore, conveniently remitted back to the concerned authority, for conducting the proceedings afresh in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner. In view of the fair stand taken by allowed and impugned orders dated 24.06.2023 (Annexure P/2) and Order Original dated 15.07.2023 (Annexure P/3) are set aside. The matter is remitted the authority concerned with a direction to IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 17679-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 09.07.2026 …Petitioner …Respondents HON’BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Peyush Pruthi, Advocate for the petitioner. Samdisha Kaur, AAG, Punjab. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) Primary grievance raised in this writ petition is that the impugned orders dated 24.06.2023 (Annexure P/2) and Order-in-Original dated 15.07.2023 (Annexure P/3) have been passed without affording an opportunity of personal ation of the principles of natural justice. Learned State counsel, who has appeared on advance notice does that opportunity of personal hearing was not afforded to the petitioner. Learned State counsel, therefore, states that the matter can be conveniently remitted back to the concerned authority, for conducting the proceedings afresh in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of In view of the fair stand taken by the respondents, the writ petition is allowed and impugned orders dated 24.06.2023 (Annexure P/2) and Order Original dated 15.07.2023 (Annexure P/3) are set aside. The matter is remitted with a direction to proceed afresh in accordance Primary grievance raised in this writ petition is that the impugned Original dated 15.07.2023 (Annexure P/3) have been passed without affording an opportunity of personal Learned State counsel, who has appeared on advance notice does not afforded to states that the matter can be conveniently remitted back to the concerned authority, for conducting the proceedings afresh in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of the writ petition is allowed and impugned orders dated 24.06.2023 (Annexure P/2) and Order-in- Original dated 15.07.2023 (Annexure P/3) are set aside. The matter is remitted in accordance RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.13 16:04 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-17679-2026 (O&M) [2] with law after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner. It is further provided that no coercive action henceforth shall be taken in the matter and any recovery already made shall abide by the fresh orders to be passed in accordance with law. 4. Petition stands disposed of accordingly. 5. All pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA) ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE (ROHIT KAPOOR) JUDGE 09.07.2026 rajesh 1. Whether speaking/reasoned? : Yes/No 2. Whether reportable? : Yes/No RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.13 16:04 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.