IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.9305 of 2008. Decided on: 16.12.2010. Shalini Sharma and others. ……….Petitioners. 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 petitioners : Mr. Rakesh Jaswal,Advocate. For the respondents : Mr.P.M.Negi, Deputy Advocate General with Mr. R.P.Singh, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral) The petitioners were appointed on contractual basis. They were paid salary of Rs. 7591/-. However, on the basis of Annexure A-1, the same has been withdrawn to Rs. 6500/-. The petitioners have not been heard before the decision was taken to reduce the salary of the petitioners unilaterally from Rs.7591/- to Rs. 6500/-. The petitioners have suffered civil and evil consequences since their salary has been reduced. Accordingly, the decision of the respondents to reduce the pay of the petitioners from Rs. 7591 to Rs. 6500/- is declared illegal. However, the liberty is reserved to the respondents to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. Accordingly, 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the Judgment?. No. the petition is disposed of so also the pending application(s), if any. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma) Judge December 16, 2010. (krt)