IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 11274 of 2008. Decided on: 21.12.2010. __________________________________________________________ Om Parkash Mehta. … 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 : None. For the Respondents : Mr. P.M. Negi, Deputy Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (oral): Petitioner was granted higher pay-scale vide Annexure A-1, dated 23rd May, 2003. The same has been reduced vide Annexure A-2, dated 14th October, 2003, without hearing the petitioner. The petitioner has suffered civil and evil consequences since his pay has been reduced. He ought to have been heard before issuance of Annexure A-2, dated 14th October, 2003. 2. Accordingly, the petition is allowed. Annexure A-2, dated 14th October, 2003 is quashed and set aside. However, liberty is 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - reserved to the respondents to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. The pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge. December 21, 2010. (sck).