(1.) Notice upon the respondent was directed to be issued by registered post A.D. as well as personally. The personal notice was not accepted by the respondent and was returned as is evident from the affidavit of service.
(2.) In view of the above, deeming the service of notice to be sufficient upon respondent by publication, the Court proceeded to hear the petition as ex parte, having no other option.
(3.) I have heard Sri P.K. Mishra assisted by Sri Amit Singh, learned Counsel for the petitioner.