Dayasena V Bindusara, Director National Blood Transfusion Service and Others – sllr 2003 volume 1 page 222

In the case between Dayasena and Bindusara (Director, National Blood Transfusion Service) and other State officials, the court addressed the issue of whether the petitioner’s transfer, executed without production of the transfer order and without notifying him of the reasons, violated his fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution. It was held that the transfer was invalid due to the absence of a valid order, failure to adhere to procedural requirements, and lack of disclosure of the grounds to the petitioner. The decision reaffirmed the principle that public servants are entitled to fundamental due process protection under the Constitution, including the right to be informed of allegations and to have administrative procedures properly followed. The findings referred to th