IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No. 13779 of 2008. Decided on: 27 th December, 2010. Bhagwani Devi. …Petitioner. -Versus- State of H.P. and Others. …Respondents. Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 ________________________________________________________ __ For the petitioner. : Mr. L.N. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents. : Mr. R.P. Singh, Assistant Advocate General. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajiv Sharma, Judge (Oral) : Petitioner was promoted to the post of Class-IV vide Annexure A-3, dated 19.10.2005. The same has been withdrawn unilaterally vide Annexure A-5, dated 30.05.2006. Admittedly, the petitioner has not been issued any show-cause notice nor he was afforded an opportunity of hearing before the issuance of Annexure A-5, dated 30.05.2006. He has suffered civil and evil consequences since her status and salary have been reduced. Consequently, there is violation of principles of natural justice. 2. Accordingly, the petition is allowed. Annexure A-5, dated 30.05.2006 is quashed and set aside. However, liberty is reserved to the respondents to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. While proceeding with the matter, it shall be taken into consideration that the petitioner had been working on the higher post uninterruptedly till date. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma) Judge 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? December 27, 2010. (bhupender)