CWP (T) No. 2770 of 2008. 25.3.2009 Present: Mr. B.S. Ranjan, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Anjula Khajuria, Advocate for the respondent. Adverse remarks were recorded in the Annual Confidential Report of the petitioner for the period 1.4.1991 to 31.3.1992. He made a detailed representation against these entries on 9.2.1993. The representation made by the petitioner was decided after two years vide office memorandum dated 10.3.1995. The same was rejected. Order dated 10.3.1995 is a non-speaking order. It is settled law by now that any order which has civil consequences, must be supported with reasons. The grounds taken by the petitioner were ought to be taken into consideration by the Chief Engineer (Op.) South while deciding the representation made by the petitioner. Accordingly, the writ petition is allowed. Order dated 10.3.1995 is quashed and set aside. The Chief Engineer (Op.) South is directed to decide the representation made by the petitioner afresh within a period of six weeks from today. He will pass a speaking order. In case the representation is allowed and the adverse remarks are expunged, the petitioner shall be held entitled to all the consequential benefits including promotion from the date his juniors were promoted. With these observations, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), J. March 25, 2009. (cr)