IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 13928 of 2008. Decided on: 24.02.2011. __________________________________________________________ Surat Singh Rana. … Petitioner. Versus Deputy Commissioner Sirmour and another. … Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the Petitioner : Mr. P.K. Singh, Advocate vice Mr. Dushyant Dadwal, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. Anshul Bansal, Additional Advocate General with Mr. R.P. Singh, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, Judge (Oral). Petitioner was granted higher pay-scale under the Assured Career Progression Scheme as per Annexure A-3 with effect from 1st October, 2000. However, the order dated 9th March, 2005 has been modified vide office order dated 30th May, 2006. The petitioner has neither mis-led nor misrepresented the facts at the time of issuing Annexure A-3, dated 9th March, 2005. The petitioner was granted higher pay-scale and the same has been withdrawn without hearing him. He has suffered civil and evil consequences. The petitioner ought to have been heard before the decision to modify office order dated 9th March, 2005 vide office order dated 30th May, 2006, was taken. 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - 2. Accordingly, in view of the observation made hereinabove, the petition is allowed. Annexure A-4, dated 30th May, 2006 is quashed and set aside. However, it shall be open to the respondents to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. The pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge. February 24, 2011. (sck).