In Brief
Adani Gas Limited sought Special Leave to appeal against orders revoking its No Objection Certificate for gas distribution networks in Udaipur and Jaipur (Rajasthan), and rejecting its authorization application to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). The company had completed significant physical and financial work relying on state approval before the regulatory framework changed. The Supreme Court held that the PNGRB's decision was procedurally flawed—it failed to consider the "deemed authorisation" provision, ignored the applicant's detailed replies, and overlooked multiple regulatory criteria. The State's NOC revocation was also unjust as it disregarded the company's response to the show-cause notice. The Court quashed both orders and remanded the matter for fresh reconsideration with a hearing.
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