Rajasthan Housing Board And Another vs G.S. Investments And Another

The Supreme Court held that the Rajasthan Housing Board's cancellation of the auction conducted on 20.2.2002 was invalid as the respondent, M/s. G.S. Investments, was not given an opportunity to be heard before the decision was made, violating principles of natural justice. The Court quashed the orders dated 23.4.2002 and 2.5.2002, directing the Board to consider the respondent's representation and issue a demand note for the balance amount. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition.