IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 16721 of 2008. Decided on: 07.09.2010. __________________________________________________________ Dumnu Ram. … Petitioner. 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 Petitioner : 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): Petitioner was given the work-charge status vide Annexure PB as Loader Operator in the pay scale of Rs.950-1800 on 6.1.1995 with effect from 1.1.1994. However, vide office order Annexure PC, dated 24th March, 1998, the designation of the petitioner has been changed to the post of Helper. Admittedly, the petitioner has not been served with any show cause notice before issuance of office order dated 24th March, 1998 (Annexure PC). The petitioner has suffered civil and evil consequences. The petitioner was required to be served with show cause notice and heard before changing his designation. 2. Accordingly, in these circumstances, the petition is allowed. Annexure PC, dated 24th March, 1998 is quashed and set aside. However, 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - liberty is reserved to the respondents to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. There will be no order as to costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge. September 07, 2010. (sck).