CWP (T) No. 8925 of 2008. 25.11.2009.Present: Mr. Jagdish Thakur, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. R.K. Sharma, Senior Addl. Advocate General, with Mr. P.K. Sharma, Addl. Avocate General and Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy. Advocate General, for the respondents. Petitioners were engaged as Lecturers in different subjects (School cadre) as per Annexures A-1 to A-3 on contractual basis in the pay scale of Rs.1800-3200 vide office orders dated 17.4.2001, 12.10.2000 and 28th December, 1998, respectively. They were paid dearness allowance on the basis of Annexure A-4 dated 8th November, 1999. However, the same was withdrawn on the basis of Annexure A-5 dated 7th August, 2002. Admittedly, the petitioners were not heard before the issuance of Annexure A-5 dated 7th August, 2002. The petitioners have suffered civil and evil consequences. The pay of the petitioners was reduced without hearing them. Accordingly, Annexure A-5 dated 7th August, 2002 is quashed and set aside. However, the liberty is reserved to the respondent-State to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. The petition stands disposed of. (R.B. Misra), ACJ. 25th November, 2009. (Rajiv Sharma), J. (tr)