Chhattisgarh High court quashes recovery order against retired DSP, cites violation of natural justice

The Chhattisgarh High Court quashed a Rs 4.25 lakh recovery order against a retired DSP, deeming it arbitrary. The court cited Supreme Court rulings stating recovery of excess payments is impermissible if not due to employee fault and if made over five years prior. The order also violated natural justice principles by not properly considering the employee’s reply.