Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, Surekhaben Chhaniyabhai Varli, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, challenging the failure of the Collector, Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, to pass a reasoned order on her application for appointment as a notary public. Pursuant to an advertisement dated 29 January 2025, the petitioner applied on 3 February 2024 and was interviewed on 21 February 2024 by the Interview Board. Seven notaries were selected, but the petitioner did not receive any reasoned decision on her application. The court, after hearing the parties, made rule absolute. However, the final direction and reasoning are not detailed in the provided excerpt. The court considered the issue of whether the Collector was required to pass a reasoned order and directed accordingly.
Issue of Consideration
Whether respondent no. 3 (Collector) was correct in not passing a reasoned order on the petitioner’s application for appointment as a notary public.
Law Points
- Article 226 of the Constitution
- reasoned order
- notary appointment
