Patna High Court
Education and Social WelfareversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- ALLOWED
Holding
The blacklisting order dated 27‑11‑2025 is set aside for lack of specific reasons and violation of natural justice.
Summary
The Patna High Court considered a writ petition filed by Rajendra Institute of Education and Social Welfare seeking a certiorari to quash a letter dated 27-11-2025 that blacklisted the institute for two years. The petitioner argued that the show‑cause notice and the subsequent order were vague and did not specify any charge or reason for the blacklisting, thereby violating the principles of natural justice. The court examined the notice and found it deficient, noting the absence of specific reasons or a proper opportunity to be heard. Consequently, the court set aside the blacklisting order and remitted the matter to the authority to issue a fresh, detailed show‑cause notice and afford a personal hearing before any final order is passed. The writ petition was allowed, and any pending applications were disposed of.
Issues considered
- Whether the blacklisting order passed without specific reasons violates the principles of natural justice.
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to quash the blacklisting order through a writ of certiorari.
Subjects
- blacklisting
- show-cause notice
- certiorari
- writ petition
- administrative law
- natural justice
- skill development mission
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.2581 of 2026
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Rajendra Institute of Education and Social Welfare, a society having its
registered office at Halimpur, P.O. Dumari Kala, P.S. Majorganj, Distt.-
Sitamarhi, Bihar, PIN- 843315, through its authorized representative
Abhishek Kumar, Male, Age about- 49 Years, Son of Jitendra Narayan
Sinha, Resident of Flat No. 103. Pratima Regency, Ranjan Path, Gola
Road, Danapur, Patna-801503.
... ... Petitioner
Versus
1. The State of Bihar through Chief Secretary, Govt. of Bihar, Patna-01.
2. The Secretary, Youth Employment and Skill Development
Department, Govt. of Bihar, Patna.
3. The Mission Director, Bihar Skill Development Mission, Department
of Labour Resources, Govt. of Bihar, Patna -01
... ... Respondents
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner : Mr. Mrigank Mauli, Sr. Advocate and Mr.
Venkatesh Kirti, Advocate
For the Respondents : Mr. Additional Advocate General (4)
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHIR SINGH
and
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH KUMAR VERMA
ORAL ORDER
(Per: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHIR SINGH)
2 18-02-2026 Heard learned senior counsel for the petitioner and
learned counsel for the respondents.
2. The following reliefs have been sought for by
the petitioner in the present writ application:
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“1 a) For issuance of Writ in the nature of
Certiorari quashing the Letter No. BSDM/
Domain-108/2025/2602 dated 27.11.2025
(Annexure P/16) passed by Respondent
No. 3 wherein the Petitioner company has
been blacklisted for next two years
without considering the facts and
circumstances of the case.
b) For any other relief or reliefs which the
petitioner may be found entitles to in the
facts and circumstances of the case.’
3. The show-cause issued to the petitioner is
Annexure-P/12, which is as follows:-
“BSDM/Domain/106/2025-1548
fcgkj ljdkj
Je lalk/ku foHkkx
fcgkj dkS”ky fodkl fe”ku
izs’kd]
euh’k “kadj
fe”ku funs”kd]
fcgkj dkS”ky fodkl fe”ku]
fcgkj] iVukA
lsok esa]
Rajendra Institute of Educational and
Social Welfare, At-Halimpur, P.O.-
Dumari Kala, Via-Barharwa, Dist.-
Sitamarhi, Pin-843315, Bihar
iVuk] fnukad& 11&07&25
fo’k;& vkids laaLFkk ds }kjk lapkfyr izf”k{k.k dsUnzksa esa ikbZ xbZ
vfu;ferrk ds dkj.k laLFkk dks dkyh lwph esa Mkyus ds laca/k esa
Li’Vhdj.kA
egk”k;]
mijksDr fo’k; ds laca/k esa dguk gS fd vkids laLFkk ds }kjk
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lapkfyr izf”k{k.k dsUnzksa esa mifLFkfr esa xM+cM+h dh xbZA ;g ,d xaHkhj
vfu;ferrk ,oa foRrh; ykHk ds mn~ns”; ls fd;k x;k QthZokM+k gSA
vr,o RFP ds dafMdk 6.4 esa of.kZr “While the primary
objective is to facilitate TPs in achievement of targets, but
the TPs can default for Corrupt or Fraudulent Practices.
First level of safeguard against such default by TP is
continuous monitoring and consultative system which is
already in place right till the district level. Notices shall be
issued to the TPs regarding deficiencies detected at various
stages. However, even after notice and reminder(s), if a TP
does not take remedial measure: a major step may be taken
which might lead to blacklisting of the TP” ds vk/kkj ij vkids
laLFkku dks 02 o’kksZa ds fy, dkyh lwph esa D;ksa ugha Mkyk tk,A
mDr ds laca/k esa Li’Vhdj.k ,d lIrkg ds vUnj lefiZr
djsaA
fo”oklHkktu
( (euh’k “kadj)
fe”ku funs”kd
fcgkj dkS”ky fodkl fe”kuA”
4. Upon bare perusal of the show-cause, it appears
that the notice is vague. No specific reasons are indicated,
nor is any particular charge alleged against the petitioner.
Subsequently, a final order was passed vide Annexure-P/16
dated 27.11.2025. It is noted that neither the show-cause nor
the order under challenge specifies the reasons for
blacklisting the petitioner.
5. In view of above, order dated 27.11.2025 is set
aside. The matter is remitted back to the authority
concerned, who shall issue a fresh show-cause notice
granting the petitioner liberty to file a reply thereto and, if
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necessary, afford a personal hearing to the petitioner before
passing a final order in accordance with law.
6. Accordingly, the present writ petition is
allowed.
7. Pending application(s), if any shall also stand
disposed of
(Sudhir Singh, J)
( Rajesh Kumar Verma, J)
U.K./-
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