IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.9830 of 2008. Decided on: 17.12.2010. Saneh Lata 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. Sanjeev Bhushan,Advocate. For the respondents : Mr.P.M.Negi, Deputy Advocate General with Mr. R.P.Singh, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral) Petitioners were appointed on contractual basis and they were granted salary of Rs. 9,000/- per month. However, the same has been withdrawn vide Annexure R-3A. The petitioners have not been heard before the decision was taken to reduce their salary vide Annexure R-3A. The petitioners have suffered civil and evil consequences. The petitioners ought to have been heard before the decision was taken to reduce their salary. 2. Consequently, the writ petition is allowed. Annexure R-3A is quashed and set aside. However, the liberty is reserved to the respondents to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma) Judge December 17, 2010. (krt) 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the Judgment?.