` 141 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Gumber Chemicals State of Punjab and another CORAM: HON’BLE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: Mr. Mr. Saurabh Kapoor, Addl. AG, Punjab. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. 1. The present dated 25.03.2026 and 05.03.2026 (Annexure P/3) as also for quashing of show cause notice dated 23.02.2026 and 29.01.2026 (Annexure P/1 been passed without affording an opportunity of personal hearing however, been confined to the final orders on the ground that they are passed without affording any opportunity of personal hearing, therefore, the impugned action of the r 2. Learned State counsel, who has appeared on advance notice does not dispute the factual to the petitioner. Learned State co conveniently remitted back to the concerned authority, for conducting the proceedings afresh personal hearing to the petitioner. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17835 Date of Decision: 0 Gumber Chemicals 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. (through video conferencing) Mr. Saurabh Kapoor, Addl. AG, Punjab. *** ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) The present writ petition has been filed seeking quashing of dated 25.03.2026 and 05.03.2026 (Annexure P/3) as also for quashing of show cause notice dated 23.02.2026 and 29.01.2026 (Annexure P/1 been passed without affording an opportunity of personal hearing however, been confined to the final orders on the ground that they are passed without 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 to the petitioner. Learned State counsel, therefore, states that the matter can be conveniently remitted back to the concerned authority, for conducting the afresh in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 17835-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 07.07.2026 …Petitioner …Respondents THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR , Advocate for the petitioner. (through video conferencing) Mr. Saurabh Kapoor, Addl. AG, Punjab. (Oral) has been filed seeking quashing of order dated 25.03.2026 and 05.03.2026 (Annexure P/3) as also for quashing of show cause notice dated 23.02.2026 and 29.01.2026 (Annexure P/1), as the same have been passed without affording an opportunity of personal hearing. Relief has, however, been confined to the final orders on the ground that they are passed without affording any opportunity of personal hearing, therefore, the impugned violation of principles of natural justice. Learned State counsel, who has appeared on advance notice does not that opportunity of personal hearing was not afforded unsel, therefore, states that the matter can be conveniently remitted back to the concerned authority, for conducting the in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of order dated 25.03.2026 and 05.03.2026 (Annexure P/3) as also for quashing of show have . Relief has, however, been confined to the final orders on the ground that they are passed without affording any opportunity of personal hearing, therefore, the impugned violation of principles of natural justice. Learned State counsel, who has appeared on advance notice does not afforded unsel, therefore, states that the matter can be conveniently remitted back to the concerned authority, for conducting the in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.09 15:09 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-17835-2026 (O&M) [2] 3. In view of the fair stand taken by the respondents, this matter is remitted back to the authority concerned, and the impugned orders dated 25.03.2026 and 05.03.2026 (Annexure P/3) 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. 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 07.07.2026 rajesh 1. Whether speaking/reasoned? : Yes/No 2. Whether reportable? : Yes/No RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.09 15:09 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.