` 199 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA M/s K.B. Timber & Manufacture State of Punjab and another CORAM: HON’BLE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: Mr. J.S. Bedi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Saurabh Kapoor, Addl. AG, Punjab. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. 1. The present writ petition has been filed seeking quashing of order dated 28.02.2025 (Annexure P/3), as the same ha an opportunity of personal hearing. 2. It is submitted that since the impugned order has been without affording any opportunity of personal hearing, therefore, the impugned action of the respondent amounts to violation of principles of natural justice. 3. Learned State counsel, who has 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 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, IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-20287 Date of Decision: 08.07.2026 M/s K.B. Timber & Manufacture Vs. State of Punjab and another HON’BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Mr. J.S. Bedi, 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 order dated 28.02.2025 (Annexure P/3), as the same ha an opportunity of personal hearing. It is submitted that since the impugned order has been without affording any opportunity of personal hearing, therefore, the impugned action of the respondent amounts to violation of principles of natural justice. Learned State counsel, who has 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 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, IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 20287-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 08.07.2026 …Petitioner …Respondents THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Mr. J.S. Bedi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Saurabh Kapoor, Addl. AG, Punjab. (Oral) The present writ petition has been filed seeking quashing of order dated 28.02.2025 (Annexure P/3), as the same has been passed without affording It is submitted that since the impugned order has been passed without affording any opportunity of personal hearing, therefore, the impugned action of the respondent amounts to 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 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 impugned The present writ petition has been filed seeking quashing of order been passed without affording passed without affording any opportunity of personal hearing, therefore, the impugned 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 , for conducting the proceedings afresh in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of the impugned RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.09 14:57 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-20287-2026 (O&M) [2] order dated 28.02.2025 is set aside and the matter is remitted back to the authority concerned, with a direction to 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 08.07.2026 rajesh 1. Whether speaking/reasoned? : Yes/No 2. Whether reportable? : Yes/No RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.09 14:57 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.