NEW SAMUNDRI TRANSPORT CO. (P) LTD. vs STATE OF PUNJAB & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the procedure followed by the State Transport Commissioner under Section 60 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, in issuing a show cause notice for departmental action against the appellant was flawed, resulting in a violation of the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that even if the appellant's explanation was not received, the lack of proper procedure warranted intervention. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the writ application and directed that the matter be reconsidered in accordance with the law.