IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No. 10110 of 2008. Decided on: 17.12.2010. Sarswati Devi. ……….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. : Mr. T.C. Sharma , Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. P.M.Negi, Deputy Advocate General with Mr. R.P.Singh, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral) Petitioner was granted salary of Rs. 7,000/-, but the same has been reduced to Rs. 6,000 vide Annexure A-1 dated 13.2.2003. Petitioner has not been heard before issuance of Annexure A-1. Petitioner has suffered civil and evil consequences. Petitioner ought to have been heard before the decision was taken to reduce the salary of the petitioner from Rs. 7,000/- to Rs. 6,000/-. 2. Consequently, the writ petition is allowed. Annexure A-1 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) December 17, 2010. Judge (krt) 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the Judgment?.