IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 10453 of 2008. Decided on: 20.12.2010. __________________________________________________________ Rajeev and others. … 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 : Mr. Sanjeev Bhushan, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. P.M. Negi, Deputy Advocate General with Mr. J.S. Guleria, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (oral): The petitioners were granted higher pay-scale vide office order dated 23rd May, 2003. However, the same has unilaterally been withdrawn vide order dated 14th October, 2003 (Annexure A-3). The petitioners have neither been issued any show cause notice nor have they been afforded ample opportunity of being heard before issuance of order dated 14th October, 2003, Annexure A-3. Since the salary of the petitioners has been reduced, that too, unilaterally, they have suffered civil and evil consequences. 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - 2. Consequently, the petition is allowed. Annexure A-3, dated 14th October, 2003 is quashed and set aside. However, liberty is 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 20, 2010. (sck).