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9. Unless there is an enabling provision or statutory recognition, describing such a functionary as a Court, the authorities cannot describe themselves as Courts. The authority is, at best, a Quasi Judicial functionary functioning as an administrative authority and incidentally required to pass order inclusive of determining of affecting the civil rights of parties. The authorities are required to comply with the principles of natural justice while so functioning, giving a fair opportunity of hearing to the affected and apprise the concerned persons the date of such hearing, look into the representation or submissions made on behalf of the concerned persons and then pass a reasoned order.