INDIAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH NAGERCOIL SYNOD vs S.MUTHURAJ

The Supreme Court directed the District Education Officer to reconsider his earlier decision dated 13.04.2018, ensuring all parties are heard, thereby emphasizing the importance of fair hearing under principles of natural justice. The Court mandated that the new decision be made within three months while maintaining the status quo until then. This ruling underscores the necessity for administrative authorities to provide opportunities for personal hearings in decision-making processes.