IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.11202 of 2008. Decided on: 21.12.2010. Shanti Devi. ……….Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh & others. ……….Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the petitioner. : Mr. P.P.Chauhan, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. P.M. Negi, Deputy Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral) Petitioner was granted higher pay scale. However, the same has been reduced vide Annexure A-5 dated 24.5.2004. The petitioner has not been heard before the decision was taken to reduce the salary of the petitioner. Petitioner has suffered civil and evil consequences since his pay stood reduced. 2. Consequently, the writ petition is allowed. Annexure A-5 dated 24.5.2004 is quashed and set aside. However, the liberty is reserved to the respondents to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma) Judge December 21, 2010. (krt) 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the Judgment?. No.