IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 5618 of 2008. Decided on: 08.09.2010. __________________________________________________________ Shiv Ram. … Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others. … Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner : None. For the Respondents : Mr. P.M. Negi, Deputy Advocate General with Mr. R.P. Singh, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral): Petitioner was appointed as Carpenter in the pay scale of Rs.810-1470 as per Annexure R-1, dated 23rd January, 1993 and his pay was accordingly fixed. However, vide Annexure R-3, dated 20th June, 1997, the pay of the petitioner has been refixed in the pay scale of Rs.800- 1455. Admittedly, the petitioner has not been heard before the issuance of Annexure R-3. He has suffered civil and evil consequences. 2. Consequently, in these circumstances, the petition is allowed. Annexure R-3, dated 20th June, 1997 is quashed and set aside. However, the respondents are permitted to proceed with the matter in accordance with law after hearing the petitioner. The pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge. September 08, 2010. (sck). 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?