CWP(T) No. 2609 of 2008. 09.03.2009 Present: Mr. R.P. Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. R.K. Sharma, Senior Additional Advocate General with Mr. Rajinder Dogra, Additional Advocate General and Mr. Vikas Rathore, Deputy Advocate General for the respondents. The petitioner was granted the pay-scale of Rs.1640-2925. However, the same was withdrawn vide letter dated 24th October, 1994 (Annexure PD-II). Mr. R.P. Singh submits that no notice was issued to the petitioner before issuance of letter dated 24th October, 1994. This position is not seriously disputed by the learned Senior Additional Advocate General. It is settled law that any order which has civil consequences, must be passed in conformity with the principles of natural justice. The petitioner has been visited with civil consequences after the issuance of letter dated 24th October, 1994. Since his pay stood reduced, he has made representation against order dated 24th October, 1994. The same has not been decided till date. The order dated 24th October, 1994 is vitiated due to non-compliance with the principles of natural justice. Consequently, the order dated 24th October, 1994 is quashed and set aside. The respondents/State has, however, the liberty to pass appropriate orders in accordance with law after hearing the petitioner within a reasonable period. In view of the observations made hereinabove, the writ petition is allowed. There shall, however, be no order as to costs. (Rajiv Sharma), J. March 09, 2009. (sck)