IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.11198 of 2008. Decided on: 21.12.2010. Bhagwan Dass. ` ……….Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh & Another. ……….Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the petitioner. : Mr. Adarsh Sharma,Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. P.M.Negi, Deputy Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral) Petitioner’s salary was enhanced to Rs. 7,660/-. However, the same has been reduced to Rs. 6800/- on 26th August, 2004 without hearing him. Petitioner has suffered civil and evil consequences. He should have been heard before the decision was taken unilaterally to reduce his salary. 2. Consequently, the writ petition is allowed. Annexure A-5 dated 26th August, 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.