JUDGMENT :

Vishal Mishra, J.

With the consent of learned counsel for the parties, the matter is finally heard.

1. Being aggrieved by the order dated 9.8.2016 Annexure P/1, 22.4.2017 Annexure P/2, 15.5.2017 Annexure P/3 and 27.5.2017 Annexure P/4, whereby the benefits of second and third time pay scale granted to the petitioner has been cancelled and consequently the recovery to the tune of Rs. 2,24,577/- has also been made from the petitioner, which is reflected from the PPO order Annexure P/5. The aforesaid action is being taken without providing any opportunity of hearing to the petitioner.

2. It is argued that the petitioner was initially appointed as Asstt. Grade III on 31.3.1981 and she was extended the benefit of second time pay scale with effect from 1.4.2007 vide order dated 12.11.2011 and third time pay scale with effect from 1.7.2014 vide order dated 21.5.2015 and after completion of service and on attaining the age of superannuation she stood retired on 30.4.2017. It is argued that the services of the petitioner has governed by Madhya Pradesh Class III (Ministerial) Forest Services Recruitment Rules 2000 has amended from time to time. A promotion channel of petitioner is Ass