IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 8691 of 2008. Decided on: 13.12.2010. __________________________________________________________ Baini Prashad Sharma. … Petitioner. Versus Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board and another. … Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the Petitioner : Mr. Parmod Negi, Advocate vice Mr. J.P. Upadhyay, Advocate. For the Respondents : Ms. Anjula Khajuria, Advocate. Rajiv Sharma, J. (oral): The pay of the petitioner was fixed with effect from 1.1.1996 at ` 8275/- in the conversion of scale of ` 6100-9400 and further revised to ` 6300-10700 with effect from 9.1.1996. However, the same has been re-fixed on the basis of Annexure R-1, dated 26th February, 2000. Admittedly, the petitioner has not been heard before the decision was taken to re-fix the pay of the petitioner at ` 7500/- on 1.1.996 on the basis of pay as on 31.12.1995 and thereafter at ` 8000/-. Petitioner has suffered civil and evil consequences since his pay has been reduced. He ought to have been heard before the decision was taken to re-fix his pay unilaterally. 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - 2. Accordingly, the petition is allowed. Annexure A-1, dated 3.1.2007 is quashed and set aside. In normal circumstances, respondents were required to be given opportunity to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. However, in this case, the petitioner has already retired from the Board on 31.12.2004. Petitioner will suffer immense hardships in case the respondents are permitted to proceed with the matter. Consequently, the same is ordered to be closed. The pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge. December 13, 2010. (sck).