IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 10354 of 2008. Decided on: 20.12.2010. __________________________________________________________ Sanjeev Kumar. … Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others. … Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the Petitioner : Ms. Priyanka Chauhan, Advocate vice Mr. P.P. Chauhan, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. P.M. Negi, Deputy Advocate General with Mr. J.S. Guleria, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (oral): The petitioner was granted higher pay-scale vide office order dated 23rd May, 2003. However, the same has unilaterally been withdrawn vide orders dated 14th October, 2003 (Annexure A-2) and 10th November, 2003 (Annexure A-3). The petitioner has neither been issued any show cause notice nor has he been afforded ample opportunity of being heard before issuance of orders dated 14th October, 2003, Annexure A-3 and 10th November 2003 (Annexure A-3). Since the 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - salary of the petitioner has been reduced, that too, unilaterally, he has suffered civil and evil consequences. 2. Consequently, the petition is allowed. Annexures A-2 and A-3, dated 14th October, 2003 and 10th November, 2003 respectively are quashed and set aside. However, liberty is reserved to the respondents to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. The pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge. December 20, 2010. (sck).