CITY CORNER vs PERSONAL ASSTT. TO COLLECTOR & ADDL. DISTRICT, MAGISTRATE,N

The Supreme Court held that the cancellation of the appellant's licence under Section 12 of the Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Area) Places of Public Resort Act, 1888, violated the principles of natural justice as the District Magistrate failed to provide the appellant with copies of documents requested for his defense. The Court emphasized that quasi-judicial authorities must adhere to natural justice principles, even if not explicitly mandated by statute. The Court allowed the appeal, stating that the District Magistrate's characterization of the appellant's response as routine was incorrect and that the authority must consider the appellant's representation adequately before making a decision.