I still remember some procedures adopted when a Supreme Court Bench headed by Justice Kuldeep Singh cancelled several Allotments of Petrol Pump granted by Union Government.
General Principle
Before cancelling an allotment, the person in whose favour allotment is made is required to be given an opportunity of hearing. During such hearing he can state whatever defences available to him.
What was done in Petrol Pump Case?
A Committee headed by a retired Supreme Court Judge was constituted.
The Committee heard all affected parties.
Then it gave its report to Supreme Court giving list of Petrol Pump Allotment which required to be cancelled.
It also identified allotments which need not be cancelled.
Requirement of natural justice was fulfilled.
Supreme Court later accepted report and necessary orders were passed.
Haresh Raichura
25/8/2014
