Explain in brief 'Audi Alterum Partem Rule' under the Administrative law.

The rule of audi alteram partem is the rule of fair hearing. The principle of natural justice is audi alteram partem (hear the other side) i.e. no one should be condemned unheard. It requires that both sides should be heard before passing the order. This rule implies that a person against whom an order to his prejudice is passed should be given information as to the charges against him and should be given an opportunity to submit his explanation thereto. Following are the ingredients of the rule of fair hearing: Right to notice : Hearing starts with the notice by the authority concerned to the affected person. Right to present case and evidence Right to rebut adverse evidence Disclosure of evidence Reasoned decision : When the adjudicatory bodies give reasons in support of their decisions, the decisions are treated as reasoned decision.