IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 6840 of 2008. Decided on: 02.08.2010. __________________________________________________________ Bhupinder Singh. … 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. Tek Chand Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents. : Mr. R.P. Singh, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral): The petitioner was regularised as Work Inspector with effect from 1.1.1998 as per Annexure A-2 dated 14th July, 1999. However, the same was withdrawn vide office order dated 20th July, 2000 (Annexure A-1). Mr. Tek Chand Sharma, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has not been heard before issuance of Annexure A-1, dated 20th July, 2000. This fact is not disputed by the learned Assistant Advocate General. The petitioner has suffered civil and evil consequences since he has been reverted from the higher post of Work Inspector to the lowest grade of Beldar. In these circumstances, the Court is of the considered view that the petitioner ought to have been heard before 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - issuance of Annexure A-1, dated 20th July, 2000. Consequently, Annexure A-1, dated 20th July, 2010 is quashed and set aside. However, the respondents are at liberty to proceed with the matter in accordance with law after hearing the petitioner. 2. Accordingly, in view of the observations made hereinabove, the petition stands disposed of. There will be no order as to costs. (Rajiv Sharma), J. August 02, 2010. (sck).