Order passed without giving reasons violates principles of natural justice

N. Srinath Reddy Vs State of Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Pradesh High Court) The petitioner had been granted a quarry lease for Black Granite, for a period of 20 years. The said lease had been determined by an order dated 31.07.2018. Aggrieved by the said order, a Revision was filed under Rule 35-A of the A.P.Minior Mineral Concession Rules 1966. This Revision was allowed by order dated 20.01.2020. The Revisional Authority, while setting aside the determination orders had made the said order subject to payment of Rs.4,28,450/- towards seignorage fee and Rs.17,13,800/-towards penalty. Aggrieved by t...