143 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Satya Smellting Union of India and another CORAM: HON’BLE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: Mr. J.S. Bedi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Sukant Gupta, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Vaibhav Garg, Advocate for the respondents ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. 1. Order impugned dated 01.04.2026, is primarily questioned in the present writ petition notwithstanding the availability of statutory alternative remedy of appeal on the ground that principles of natural justice have been violated. 2. Learned senior couns order impugned categorically records that four dates were fixed for opportunity of hearing and, therefore, the plea that principles of natural justice are violated is factually incorrect. 3. The asser that opportunity of hearing was afforded to the petitioner. Any further challenge to the order on this count can always be resorted by filing statutory appeal. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17444 Date of Decision: 06.07.2026 Satya Smellting Vs. Union of India and another HON’BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Mr. J.S. Bedi, Advocate for the petitioner. (through video conferencing) Mr. Sukant Gupta, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Vaibhav Garg, Advocate for the respondents *** ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) Order impugned dated 01.04.2026, is primarily questioned in the present writ petition notwithstanding the availability of statutory alternative remedy of appeal on the ground that principles of natural justice have been Learned senior counsel for the respondents points out that the order impugned categorically records that four dates were fixed for opportunity of hearing and, therefore, the plea that principles of natural justice are violated is factually incorrect. The assertions made in para 3.1 of DRC that opportunity of hearing was afforded to the petitioner. Any further challenge to the order on this count can always be resorted by filing statutory IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 17444-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 06.07.2026 …Petitioner …Respondents THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Mr. J.S. Bedi, Advocate for the petitioner. (through video conferencing) Mr. Sukant Gupta, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Vaibhav Garg, Advocate for the respondents – UOI. (Oral) Order impugned dated 01.04.2026, is primarily questioned in the present writ petition notwithstanding the availability of statutory alternative remedy of appeal on the ground that principles of natural justice have been el for the respondents points out that the order impugned categorically records that four dates were fixed for affording opportunity of hearing and, therefore, the plea that principles of natural tions made in para 3.1 of DRC-07 prima-facie indicate that opportunity of hearing was afforded to the petitioner. Any further challenge to the order on this count can always be resorted by filing statutory Order impugned dated 01.04.2026, is primarily questioned in the present writ petition notwithstanding the availability of statutory alternative remedy of appeal on the ground that principles of natural justice have been el for the respondents points out that the ffording opportunity of hearing and, therefore, the plea that principles of natural indicate that opportunity of hearing was afforded to the petitioner. Any further challenge to the order on this count can always be resorted by filing statutory RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.08 09:10 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-17444-2026 (O&M) [2] 4. In that view of the matter, we do not find any ground to entertain the present writ petition and the same is accordingly dismissed. 5. All pending misc. application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA) ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE (ROHIT KAPOOR) JUDGE 06.07.2026 rajesh 1. Whether speaking/reasoned? : Yes/No 2. Whether reportable? : Yes/No RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.08 09:10 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.