Principle of Natural Justice – Any order inviting adverse civil consequences cannot be passed without adherence to the principles of natural justice. (Para 5)
Orissa Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission & Fixation of Fee) Act, 2007– Fee Structure Committee reduced the fees that the appellant(s) could charge to the students – Allowing appeal, SC observed: The said revision was made without giving an opportunity of being heard to the appellant – For the next academic session, the Fee Structure Committee as well as State Government would determine the fee structure by following the procedure as set out under Sections 6 and 7 of the Act and the law laid down by this Court. Needless to state that till the fees for the next academic session are redetermined, the appellant(s) would continue to charge the fees which existed before passing the impugned judgment and order.