Order In Original – Passed without considering reply to SCN--The Petitioner challenged an order in original dated 30th June 2021 on the grounds that the observations of Respondent No.2 that petitioner has not submitted any reply to the charges levelled is erroneous in as much as petitioner had filed a reply dated 9th December 2019. The court observed that they are satisfied that petitioner had responded to the SCN and the same should have been considered and dealt with in the impugned order dated 6th July 2021.

Held that:- The Hon’ble Court set aside the impugned order and remanded the matter for denovo consideration. Before passing any order, which shall be within eight weeks, petitioner shall be given a personal hearing.