CWP (T) No. 15455 of 2008. 22.12.2009 Present: Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Advocate, for the petitioner. Ms. Anjula Khajuria, Advocate, for the respondents. Petitioner is aggrieved by the issuance of order dated 18th November, 2006 (Annexure A-2), whereby respondents have decided to deduct a sum of Rs.38,562/- from the gratuity of the petitioner. Petitioner has also been issued Annexure A-3 dated 18.11.2006, whereby further recoveries were to be effected from his retrial benefits. Admittedly, no inquiry has been held against the petitioner. In these circumstances, it was necessary for the respondents to at least hold an inquiry if there was any misconduct committed by the petitioner. The petitioner has suffered civil and evil consequences on the basis of letters dated 18th November, 2006 (Annexures A-2 and A-3). Accordingly, the orders dated 18.11.2006 (Annexures A-2 and A-3) are quashed and set aside. The respondents are directed to refund a sum of Rs.38,562/- already deducted from the gratuity of the petitioner. This amount shall also carry interest @ 6% per annum. However, liberty is reserved to the respondents to proceed with matter in accordance with law. The petition stands disposed of. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge December 22, 2009. bhupender