IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP. No. 7131 of 2008 (O&M) Date of Decision: 23.4.2009. Mukesh Kumar --Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and another --Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE PERMOD KOHLI. Present:- Mr. Rajiv Atma Ram, Sr. Advocate with Mr. G.S. Mann, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. B.S. Chahal, DAG, Punjab. *** PERMOD KOHLI.J (ORAL) The validity of order dated 9.10.2006 (Annexure P-12) has been questioned in the present petition. Though, a number of grounds have been urged the principle ground being total non-application of mind and the order being non-speaking. I have perused the impugned order. No reason much less valid has been indicated for passing the impugned order. The order is thus unsustainable in the eyes of law. The impugned order is thus set aside only on this ground. The matter is remitted back to the disciplinary authority for passing a fresh order after affording adequate opportunity of being heard to the petitioner including personal hearing as is claimed by the petitioner. In view of the above, the impugned order is set aside. The petitioner shall be reinstated forthwith and shall be entitled to the resultant benefits. Petition disposed of with all connected applications. (PERMOD KOHLI) JUDGE 23.4.2009 lucky