Judgment :- 1. The matter lies in a very narrow compass. It is admitted that the impugned order dated 23.12.2002 was passed by the respondent refixing the pay and ordering recovery without notice and without hearing the petitioner. It is well settled that no adverse order resulting in civil consequences could be passed against a person without hearing the person concerned. Hence, the impugned order is liable to be quashed. Accordingly, the impugned order is quashed. The matter is remanded back to the respondent to pass fresh order after hearing the petitioner. The writ petition is allowed in the above terms. No costs.