` 145 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA M/s R. Sales Corporation State of Punjab and CORAM: HON’BLE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: Mr. Mr. Saurabh Kapoor, Addl. AG, Punjab. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) 1. The present dated 29.11.2024 (Annexure P/1) and 13.05.2026 (Annexure P/2) passed by respondent No.3 of personal hearing 2. It is submitted that the impugned affording any opportunity of personal hearing, therefore, the impugned action of the respondent amounts to a violation of principles of natural justice. 3. Learned State counsel, wh dispute the factual aspects that opportunity of personal hearing was to the petitioner. Learned State counsel, therefore, states that the matter can be conveniently remitted back to the concerned autho proceedings afresh in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner. 4. In view of the fair stand taken by the respondents, this matter is IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-18361 Date of Decision: 0 M/s R. Sales Corporation Vs. State of Punjab and others HON’BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Mr. Mohit Bassi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Saurabh Kapoor, Addl. AG, Punjab. *** ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) The present writ petition has been filed seeking quashing of 29.11.2024 (Annexure P/1) and 13.05.2026 (Annexure P/2) passed by respondent No.3, as the same have been passed without affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner. It is submitted that the impugned affording any opportunity of personal hearing, therefore, the impugned action of the respondent amounts to a violation of principles of natural justice. Learned State counsel, who has appeared on advance notice does not dispute the factual aspects that opportunity of personal hearing was to the petitioner. Learned State counsel, therefore, states that the matter can be conveniently remitted back to the concerned autho proceedings afresh in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner. In view of the fair stand taken by the respondents, this matter is IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 18361-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 07.07.2026 …Petitioner …Respondents THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR , Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Saurabh Kapoor, Addl. AG, Punjab. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) has been filed seeking quashing of order 29.11.2024 (Annexure P/1) and 13.05.2026 (Annexure P/2) passed by , as the same have been passed without affording an opportunity It is submitted that the impugned orders have been passed without affording any opportunity of personal hearing, therefore, the impugned action of the respondent amounts to a violation of principles of natural justice. o has appeared on advance notice does not dispute the factual aspects 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, this matter is order 29.11.2024 (Annexure P/1) and 13.05.2026 (Annexure P/2) passed by , as the same have been passed without affording an opportunity without affording any opportunity of personal hearing, therefore, the impugned action of o has appeared on advance notice does not afforded to the petitioner. Learned State counsel, therefore, states that the matter can be rity, for conducting the proceedings afresh in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of In view of the fair stand taken by the respondents, this matter is RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.07 17:01 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-18361-2026 (O&M) [2] remitted back to the authority concerned, and the impugned orders dated 29.11.2024 (Annexure P/1) and 13.05.2026 (Annexure P/2), are set aside. The respondents shall proceed afresh in accordance 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. 5. Petition stands disposed of accordingly. 6. All pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA) ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE (ROHIT KAPOOR) JUDGE 07.07.2026 rajesh 1. Whether speaking/reasoned? : Yes/No 2. Whether reportable? : Yes/No RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.07 17:01 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.