Punjab State Electy. Board vs M/S.Vishwa Calbier Builders Pvt.Ltd

The Supreme Court set aside the Punjab & Haryana High Court's order, which had dismissed the appellant's writ petition against the Ombudsman's decision to refund the Advance Consumption Deposit (ACD) and other charges. The Court held that the forfeiture of the ACD was unjustified as the respondent had complied with the conditions for load release and had not been given a fair opportunity to avail the balance load. The judgment emphasized the need for adherence to procedural fairness in administrative actions, thereby reinstating the Ombudsman's directive for refund.