WP(C) 1185/2008 BEFORE HON’BLR MR. JUSTICE B.K. SHARMA. Heard Mr. N. Dutta, learned Sr. counsel assisted by Dr. G. Lal, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. D. Saikia, learned counsel representing the R espondents No.1, 2 and 3. I have also heard Mr. S. Chakraborty, learned C.G.S.C. representing the Respondent No.4. As agreed to by the learned counsel for the parties, this writ petition is disposed of at the motion-stage itself. Admittedly, the impugned order dated 11.3.2008 (Annexure-13 to the writ petition) was issued to the petitioner by th e Drugs Controller, Assam without putting him to any kind of notice. Thus, ther e was gross violation of principles of natural justice in stopping the petiioner to carry on activities in his Research Institute. In view of the above, the impugned order dated 11.3.2008 (Annexure-13 to the writ petition) is set aside and quashed. However, no opinion is expressed o n the merit of the case of either of the parties. It will be open for the respon dents to act in accordance with law. Writ petition is disposed of.