IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 11021 of 2008. Decided on: 27.12.2010. __________________________________________________________ Neelima Chauhan 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 No. For the petitioners : Ms. Ranjana Parmar, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. R.P. Singh, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral): The salary of the petitioners was increased by the respondent-State. However, the same has been withdrawn on the basis of letter dated 11th November, 2003 (Annexure A-5). Admittedly, the petitioners have not been heard before the issuance of Annexure A-5. They ought to have been heard before issuance of Annexure A-5. The petitioners have suffered civil and evil consequences and there is violation of the principles of natural justice. 2. Accordingly, the petition is allowed. Annexure A-5 dated 11th November, 2003 is quashed and set aside. However, liberty is reserved 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - to the respondents to proceed with the matter in accordance with. The pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge. December 27, 2010. (sck).