CWP (T) No.8935 of 2008. 23.12.2010 Present: Mr. M.C. Verma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Ram Murti Bisht, Deputy Advocate General, for the respondents. In terms of order dated 29th October, 2002 (Annexure A-1), petitioner’s pay was reduced and recovery for a sum of ` 17,534/- was sought to be effected from him. Undisputedly, reduction of pay scale is effected without affording any opportunity of hearing to the petitioner. No show cause notice was issued to the petitioner prior to effecting recovery of the amount in question. Consequently, on this short ground alone, Annexure A-1 is quashed. The respondents are directed to afford an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and take a decision in accordance with law. The ratio laid down in Latest HLJ 2007 (HP) 842, titled as Shri Mohan Singh Versus State of H.P and others shall be considered.Decision be positively taken within a period of three months from the date of receipt of the certified copy of the order. 2. With the aforesaid observations, the present petition stands disposed of accordingly. (Sanjay Karol), Judge December 23, 2010 CS