IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SIRI JAGAN FRIDAY, THE 11TH APRIL 2008 / 22ND CHAITHRA 1930 WP(C).No. 12902 of 2008(J) -------------------------- PETITIONER: ------------ P.S.RASHEED, S/O.P.M.SYED MUHAMMED, AGED 35 YEARS, PUTHIRIKANDATHIL HOUSE, VENDUVAZHY, KOTHAMANGALAM AND NOW WORKING AS OVERSEER (ELECTRICAL), SRI.SANKARACHARYA UNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT, KALADY. BY ADV. SRI.SANTHOSH MATHEW RESPONDENT: ------------- THE REGISTRAR, SREE SANKARACHARYA UNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT, KALADY. BY SHRI.P.K.VIJAYAMOHAN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 11/04/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: S.SIRI JAGAN, J. ================== W.P.(C).No.12902 of 2008 ================== Dated this the 11th day of April, 2008 J U D G M E N T The petitioner apprehends cancellation of his appointment based on an inspection report of the Finance Department of the University, without giving notice to the petitioner. 2. I have heard the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent, who seeks time to get instructions. 3. I have no reason to think that the responsible officer, the respondent is, would pass any orders without complying with the principles of natural justice. Therefore, in the facts and circumstances of the case, I dispose of this writ petition with a direction that cancellation of the appointment of the petitioner, if any, shall be only after affording an opportunity of being heard to the petitioner. Sd/- sdk+ S.SIRI JAGAN, JUDGE ///True copy/// P.A. to Judge 2