IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.9315 of 2008. Decided on: 16.12.2010. Raksh Pal Singh and another. ……….Petitioners. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others. ……….Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioners : Mr.Surinder Saklani,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 granted salary of Rs.7,416. However, the same has been reduced to Rs. 6,289/- vide Annexure A-2. The petitioners have not been heard before the decision was taken to reduce the salary of the petitioners unilaterally from Rs. 7,416 to Rs. 6,289/-. The petitioners have suffered civil and evil consequences since their pay has been reduced. Accordingly, the decision of the respondents to reduce the salary of the petitioners from Rs. 7,416/- to Rs. 6,289/- is declared illegal. However, the liberty is reserved to the respondents to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. Accordingly, the petition is disposed of so also the pending application(s), if any. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma) Judge December 16, 2010. (krt) 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the Judgment?. 2