IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 3795 of 2008 with CWP(T) No.3794 of 2008. Decided on: 24.08.2010. __________________________________________________________ 1. CWP(T) No.3795 of 2008. Jai Lal and another. … Petitioners. Versus H.P. State Forest Corporation Limited and others. … Respondents. 2. CWP(T) No.3794 of 2008. Ram Lal and others. … Petitioners. Versus H.P. State Forest Corporation Limited and others. … Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the Petitioners : Mr. T.S. Chauhan, Advocate (in both the petitions). For the Respondents : Mr. Virender Verma, Advocate for respondents No.1 and 2 (in both the petitions). None for other respondents. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral): On the recommendations of the Selection Committee, the petitioners were promoted as semi-skilled workers in the pay scale of Rs.210-290. Thereafter, on the basis of the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee, the petitioners were promoted as 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - skilled workers in the pay scale of Rs.950-1500. However, vide office order dated 1.6.1995 the promotion orders of the petitioners were withdrawn. Admittedly, the petitioners have not been heard before issuance of office order dated 1.6.1995. The petitioners have suffered evil and civil consequences. It is settled law by now that any order which has civil and evil consequences, must be passed in conformity with the principles of natural justice. 2. Accordingly, the petitions are allowed. Impugned office orders dated 1.6.1995 are quashed and set aside. However, liberty is reserved to the respondents to proceed in the matter in accordance with law. The judgment shall be obeyed by the respondents punctually. There shall be no order as to costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge. August 24, 2010. (sck).