4.5.2009 Present: Mr. R.P. Singh, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. R. K. Sharma, Sr. Addl. A.G. with Mr. Ankush Dass Sood, Addl. A.G. and Mr. R.P. Singh, Asstt. A.G. for respondents. CWP(T) No.4287/2008 (OA No.692/97) After the matter was heard for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner fairly stated that keeping in view the disputed questions of facts raised in the present petition, he be permitted to file an appeal within a period of 6 weeks from today. The State has no objection to the same. In the present petition, the petitioner has assailed the order dated 26.7.1995 (Annexure PD) imposing a penalty of reduction “by one stage from Rs.3400 to Rs.3300 in the time scale of Rs.1800- 3200 with immediate effect”. In the event of the petitioner filing the appeal, keeping in view the fact that the petitioner has retired and the matter pertains to the year 1995, the respondents-authorities shall decide the same within a period of two months from the date of its receipt. Needless to add, the petitioner shall be afforded due opportunity of hearing before any reasoned order is passed by the authorities. A copy of the order shall be supplied to the petitioner. Liberty is granted to the petitioner to assail the same, if need so arises. The petition stands disposed of. ( Sanjay Karol ), Judge. May 4, 2009 (rana)