Inordinate delay in adjudication results into denial of principles of natural justice

Shivkrupa Processors Private Ltd Vs Union of India (Gujarat High Court)

It is settled law that inordinate delay (17 Years in this case) in adjudication results into denial of principles of natural justice and such violation cannot be overlooked by any authority.

The undisputed aspect that emerged from the proceedings would unequivocally indicate that notice dated 22.8.2002 did not result into any order for quite sometime and as per say of respondent, it was consigned to the call book as per the circul

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