ASIT BARAN CHAUDHURI vs MANGLA RAI .

The Supreme Court held that an application for contempt does not lie when the order directing consideration of a representation is not complied with in letter and spirit. The Court emphasized that reliance on previously discarded documents by the authorities does not constitute contempt. The petitioner is permitted to file a fresh writ application against the decision of the authorities, and the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is directed to expedite the disposal of such application. The Court refrained from commenting on the merits of the case.