STATE OF ORISSA vs BALRAM SAHU

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the cancellation of a contractor's license under Rule 11(a) of the P.W.D. Contractors Registration Rules, 1967 was invalid due to the absence of a show cause notice prior to cancellation. The Court emphasized the necessity of providing a fair opportunity of hearing as mandated by the earlier High Court order dated 13.5.2004. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling that the lack of notice rendered the cancellation order void.