IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.11357 of 2008 ARCHANA KUMARI . Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS . ----------- 02. 20.09.2010 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. A short submission is made that the final order of the District Magistrate dated 7.12.2007 holding that the petitioner was not a resident of the captive area is unreasoned and cryptic. The petitioner was asked to show cause. Her defence has not been considered when the conclusion is arrived at on an enquiry report only which the petitioner had questioned. Learned counsel for the State is unable to demonstrate from the impugned order, any consideration of the defence of the petitioner. An order, administrative and or quasi judicial in nature having adverse consequence is not only required to be reasonable, but is required to be fair and transparent. Fairness requires consideration of the case put forth by both sides and reasons are then required to show consideration of the fairness. The order dated 7.12.2007 being non- speaking in nature with regard to the defence of the 2 petitioner is not sustainable. It is set aside. The matter is remanded. This shall not result in any reinstatement of the petitioner. The District Magistrate is directed to issue notice to the parties including respondent no.7 and then proceed to decide the matter afresh in accordance with law. The application stands disposed. P.K. ( Navin Sinha, J.)