In Brief
A writ petition challenged an order by the Rajasthan Deputy Director (Regional) allowing an appeal under Section 194(12) of the Rajasthan Municipalities Act, 2009. The appellant authority's order overturned a municipal board's decision without providing any reasoned basis. The Supreme Court held that an appellate authority must record reasons for its conclusions, especially when reversing an earlier order. The requirement for reasoned orders is fundamental to judicial decision-making. The Court quashed the impugned order and remitted the matter for fresh adjudication with a reasoned decision.",
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