CWP(T) No. 12780/2008 CWP(T) No. 16039/2008 20.07.2010 Present: Mr. Lokender Paul Thakur, Advocate, for the petitioners (in CWP(T) No. 12780/2008) Mr. Dilip Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner (in CWP(T) No. 16039/2008) Mr. Ram Murti Bisht, Dy. A.G. for the respondents According to the learned counsel for the petitioners, the matter in issue is squarely covered by the decision rendered by this Court in L. C.Bhardwaj vs. State of H.P. 2009(I) Curr. Law Journal (HP) 268, wherein it has been held that the downward revision of the pay scale of the petitioner, without affording any adequate opportunity of hearing to him is violative of principles of natural justice and thus the order is to struck down. 2. Admittedly in the instant case also the impugned order dated 27.12.2005 (Annexure A-1) was passed without serving show cause notice. In reviewing of the earlier decision taken by the department on 19.8.1999, without affording any opportunity of hearing to the petitioners in refixing their pay to their disadvantage, the principles of natural justice also stand violated. As such, keeping in view the facts and circumstances, the impugned order dated 27.12.2005 is quashed. If required, the respondents are at liberty to take action in accordance with law. 3. If ultimately petitioners are held entitled to higher pay scale then the same benefits shall also be accorded to Sh. Surya Prakash, who is petitioner in CWP No. 16039/2008. The petitions stand disposed of. ( Sanjay Karol ), Judge. July 20, 2010 (rana)