ISSUE:
Whether the Export Promotion Scheme creates enforceable obligations on the government or is merely administrative in character?
Whether the Textile Commissioner acted arbitrarily in reducing the import entitlement without adhering to principles of natural justice?
Whether the government is bound by its representations under the doctrine of promissory estoppel in the absence of a formal contract?
RULE:
Promissory Estoppel Doctrine: The government cannot arbitrarily renege on representations made in schemes or policies upon which individuals have acted to their detriment, even if such representations are not formalized contracts.
Principles of Natural Justice: Administrative authorities must act fairly, providing affected parties an opportunity to be heard and disclosing relevant evidence when decisions adversely impact their rights.