POONAM vs STATE OF U.P..

The Supreme Court held that the order dated 2.3.2012 passed by the Commissioner, Azamgarh Division, was valid as it restored the allotment of a fair price shop to the original allottee after finding serious procedural lapses in the cancellation process. The Court emphasized the necessity of following due process and providing an opportunity for clarification to the affected party, as mandated under Article 14 of the Constitution. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the appellate authority's decision.