IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No. 5768 of 2008. Decided on: November 22, 2010. Bhola Singh …..Petitioner. Versus HPSEB and others ….Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.K. Ahuja, Judge. For the petitioner: Mr. B.S. Ranjan, Advocate. For the Respondents: Ms. Anjula Khajuria, Advocate. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The petitioner approached this Court with certain grievances regarding the disciplinary proceedings initiated against him. In the nature of the order we propose to pass in this case, it is not necessary to go into the various factual details. It is seen that against Annexure A- 10, which is regarding withholding of 1/4th basic pension of the petitioner for three years, the petitioner had preferred an appeal, which has been disposed of as per Annexure A-12. It is seen from Annexure A-12 that none of the grounds taken by the petitioner in Annexure A-11 has been adverted to and in any case they are not seen considered as per the order passed by the Appellate Authority. In that view of the matter, since the order does not satisfy the requirements of law of passing a speaking order in an appeal filed against a disciplinary action imposing punishment, we set aside Annexure A-12 and direct the Appellate Authority to pass a speaking order on Annexure A-11 appeal within a period of four months from the date of production of a copy of this judgment by the petitioner and in case the petitioner seeks an opportunity of hearing, the same shall also be granted. 2. The Writ Petition is disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. Copy Dasti. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. November 22, 2010. ( Justice V.K. Ahuja), (tilak/sds) Judge.