IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 5881 of 2008. Decided on: 24.07.2010. ________________________________________________________________ R.C. Katna. … Petitioner. Versus H.P. State Electricity Board. … Respondent. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the petitioner. : Mr. Dilip Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondent. : Ms. Anjula Kahjuria, Advocate. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral): The petitioner has made a representation for the redressal of his grievance to the competent authority. However, the same has been rejected on 4th May, 1999 (Annexure A-6) without passing a speaking order. It is settled law by now that any order, which has civil and evil consequences, must be speaking/reasoned order. 2. Consequently, Annexure A-6, dated 4th May, 1999 is quashed and set aside. The Member Administrative of the respondent-Board is directed to decide the representation made by the petitioner for release of selection grade within a period of ten weeks after the receipt of certified copy of this judgment. He shall pass a speaking/reasoned order. 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - 3. In view of the observations made hereinabove, the petition stands closed. There will be no order as to costs. (Rajiv Sharma), J. July 24, 2010. (sck).