[2026:RJ-JP:15370] HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 6720/2026 Gujrat Road Carrier, Through Its Proprietor Nand Kishore, S/o Shri Narain Singh, Aged About 60 Years, R/o Rz-68-B/2/1170, Gali No. 5/5, Main Sagar Pur, Nangal Raya, South West Delhi, Delhi-110046 ----Petitioner Versus 1. Hindustan Petroleum Corporate Limited, Through Its Regional Manager, Having Its Office At Hpcl, 1St Floor, Jeevan Nidhi-2, Lic Investment Building (Phase-Ii), Ambedkar Circle, Bhawani Singh Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302005 Zonal Office First Floor, Shri Balaji Alfa Bazaar, Opp. Thakorbhai Desai Hall, High Street - 1, Law Garden Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006 2. Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Through Chairman A S Sahney, Having Its Corporate Office At 3079/3, Sadiq Nagar, J B Tito Marg, New Delhi - 110049. 3. Union Of India, Through Ministry Of Petroleum And Natural Gas, Through Its Secretary, Kartavya Bhavan-3, New Delhi, Customer Pin Code 110115 ----Respondents For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Anurag Kalavatiya with Mr. Aditya Sharma Mr. Gazal Ghai Mr. Subodh Asthana Ms. Anjali Sharma For Respondent(s) : Ms. Suruchi Kasliwal with Mr. Vikram Singh Mr. Dikshant Jain Ms. Amika Anna Mr. Khem Chand Sharma for UOI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SAMEER JAIN Judgment 13/04/2026 1. In the instant matter, it is contended by the learned counsel for the petitioner that a work order pertaining to tankers was initially issued by respondent No.1. [2026:RJ-JP:15370] (2 of 3) [CW-6720/2026] 2. However, it is submitted that vide the impugned order dated 17.01.2026 (Annexure-1), an arbitrary directive was passed restraining the deployment of the said tankers for loading purposes. It is further submitted that subsequently, a show-cause notice dated 27.02.2026 (Annexure-2) came to be issued, stipulating a period of seven days for the petitioner to file their defense. It is next submitted that the said show-cause notice is a mere empty formality and is entirely pre-meditated, as it was issued only after the punitive order (Annexure-1) had already been passed. 3. Per contra, learned counsel appearing on behalf of respondent No.1 has assured this Court that the pending show- cause notice shall be adjudicated on its own merits and strictly in accordance with the law. It is undertaken that a fair opportunity of hearing shall be afforded to the petitioner before arriving at any final conclusion, keeping in mind the settled principles of natural justice. 4. In light of the aforesaid submissions, the competent authority of respondent No.1 is directed to provide a due opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner on 17.04.2026 at 11:00 A.M. and the authority shall adjudicate the said show-cause notice in accordance with the law and subsequently pass a reasoned and speaking order. 5. It is made clear that any observations made by this Court in the present order shall not prejudice the case of the petitioner on merits. 6. It is further clarified that if any substantive grievance survives post the adjudication of the said show-cause notice, the [2026:RJ-JP:15370] (3 of 3) [CW-6720/2026] petitioner shall be at liberty to file an appropriate representation or avail alternate legal remedies in accordance with the law. 7. In view of the above terms, the instant writ petition stands disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, also shall stand(s) disposed of. (SAMEER JAIN),J JKP/18