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Applicant's right to be heard at FAA / Commission — Madras HC
High Court of Madras · 2020-01-01 · Citation awaited
Applicant's right to be heard at FAA / IC — adverse orders passed ex parte are liable to be set aside.
Case details
| Court | High Court of Madras |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2020-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | RTI applicant |
| Respondent | FAA / SIC |
| RTI Act sections | §18, §19 |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Outcome
An applicant has the right to be heard at FAA and Information Commission before an adverse order.
Ratio decidendi
Proceedings before the FAA and the Information Commission affecting the applicant's rights to information require notice and opportunity to be heard. An adverse order passed without hearing the applicant is liable to be set aside on writ review.
Keywords
right to be heard, Madras HC, FAA, §19, natural justice
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