IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.10267 of 2008. Decided on: 22.12.2010. Dharam Pal Thakur. ……….Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors. ……….Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the petitioner. Mr. Neel Kamal Sood, Advocate. For the respondents. Mr. P.M. Negi, Deputy Advocate General with Mr. J.S.Guleria, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral) Petitioner was placed in the pay scale of Rs. 6400-10600 on the basis of Annexure A-1, dated 23.5.2003. However, the same has been withdrawn vide Annexure A-3, dated 14.10.2003. Petitioner has neither been issued any notice, nor he has been heard before issuance of Annexure A-3 dated 14.10.2003. Petitioner has suffered civil and evil consequences since the salary of the petitioner has been reduced without hearing him. 2. Consequently, the writ petition is allowed. Annexure A-3 dated 14.10.2003 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 22, 2010. (krt) 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the Judgment?. No.