Order Passed Without Hearing Violates Natural Justice: Allahabad HC

Chandani Tent Traders v. State of U.P. (Allahabad High Court) Summary: In Chandani Tent Traders v. State of U.P. (Writ Tax No. 1084/2024), the Allahabad High Court ruled that passing an order without granting a hearing violates the principles of natural justice. The petitioner, whose GST registration was canceled, argued that they had not received any notice of the cancellation, which was done ex parte. The court held that such actions fail to meet the basic requirements of natural justice, referencing a prior ruling in Chemsilk Commerce (P.) Ltd vs. State of U.P., where a similar issue arose....