RAGHUNATH THAKUR versus STATE OF BIHAR & ORS.

RAGHUNATH THAKUR versus STATE OF BIHAR & ORS.

The portion of the order directing blacklisting of the appellant in respect of future contracts was set aside for failure to follow principles of natural justice, while the cancellation of the bid was upheld.

Parties
Appellant: Raghunath Thakur; Respondents: State of Bihar & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 November 1988
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal by Special Leave
Outcome
Appeal disposed of
Legal Topics
Blacklisting, Principles of Natural Justice, Right to Be Heard
Administrative Law Blacklisting Principles of Natural Justice Right to Be Heard

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Parties

Raghunath Thakur

Appellant

State of Bihar & Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal by Special Leave

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether blacklisting without prior notice or hearing violates principles of natural justice
  2. 2 Whether the cancellation of bid requires notice or hearing

Ratio Decidendi

The portion of the order directing blacklisting of the appellant in respect of future contracts was set aside for failure to follow principles of natural justice, while the cancellation of the bid was upheld.

Court Disposition

Appeal disposed of

Orders

  • Order placing appellant in the black-list for future contracts under Collector is set aside.
  • Order of cancellation of bid is not affected.