Siemens Engineering v Union of India
Rule established
Reasons are the link between the mind of the decision-maker and its conclusion.
Facts
- Import licence was subjected to conditions by the authority
- No reasons were given for the conditions imposed
- Siemens Engineering challenged the order on the ground that absence of reasons violates natural justice
Issue
- Whether an administrative authority must give reasons for decisions affecting the rights of a party?
Held
- The duty to give reasons is a natural justice requirement. Reasons are the link between the mind of the decision-maker and its conclusion. An unreasoned order cannot be tested for legality.
Ratio Decidendi
Reasons are the link between the mind of the decision-maker and its conclusion. An unreasoned order cannot be tested for legality; the duty to give reasons is an essential component of natural justice.
How to use it in an exam
Primary Indian authority for duty to give reasons in ADM-4.4. Quote the ratio verbatim in exam.
Source
This is an educational summary, not the judgment itself. Cite the reported version in professional or academic work.