Writ petition challenging termination of petroleum dealership is maintainable

1. Invoking the extraordinary jurisdiction of this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner herein calls in question the order dated 8-4-2002 (Annexure P-2) by which his dealership agreement has been terminated and he also seeks to challenge the inspection report dated 8-1-2002 (Annexure P-1). 2. Essential facts requisite to judge the correctness of the plea raised at the Bar are as under: – 2.1) The respondent Indian Oil Corporation Limited granted dealership to the petitioner to run a retail outlet at Dharamjaigarh on 5-4-1982 against the open category and t...