CWP(T) No. 7233/2008 21.07.2010 Present: Mr. Ranjan Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. R. M. Bisht, Dy. A.G. for the respondents. Petitioner is aggrieved of the fact that in terms of impugned order dated 22.8.1991 (Annexure A/4), there has been a downward refixation of his pay and while doing so the authorities have not issued any prior notice to him. This fact is not disputed at the bar either. 2. In terms of impugned order dated 19.1.1990 (Annexure A/3), petitioner’s pay was fixed by giving him the benefits of proficiency step up in terms of the scheme formulated by the Government and circulated vide letter dated 14.6.1989 (Annexure A/2). Now the benefits accorded in terms of order dated 19.1.1990 are sought to be withdrawn by way of impugned order. Undoubtedly no notice was ever issued to the petitioner. It entails civil consequences. Petitioner’s subsequent representation also stands rejected by the State in terms of order dated 9.12.1999 (Annexure A/7), which to say the least is cryptic and non-speaking. 3. Hence, on this short ground alone the impugned orders (Annexure A/4 and Annexure A/7), are quashed. The respondents authorities are directed to take action, if any, after fully complying with the principles of natural justice. Show cause notice shall be issued to the petitioner and he shall be heard before any order, adverse to him, is passed by the authorities. 4. It is stated at the bar that pursuant to the impugned order recovery has already been effected from the petitioner. The respondents shall take consequential action within a period of 3 months from the date of receipt of the certified copy of the order, failing which the respondents-State shall pay the entire recovered amount along with the other amount admissible and due to the petitioner in terms of letter dated 14.6.1989 or otherwise. This shall be done within a period of 6 months. With the aforesaid observations, the petition stands disposed of. ( Sanjay Karol ), Judge. July 21, 2010 (rana)