IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 6372 of 2008. Decided on: 04.08.2010. __________________________________________________________ Jit Ram. … Petitioner. Versus M.D., H.P.T.D. Corporation & Others. … Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the Petitioner : None. For the Respondents : Mr. Naresh Kaul, Advocate for respondents No.1 and 2. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral): The petitioner is aggrieved by the issuance of Annexure P-5, dated 24th May, 1999 whereby his salary has been modified and he has been placed in the pay scale of Rs.3120-5160 instead of Rs.4020-6200 earlier granted to him. The petitioner has not been heard before issuance of Annexure P-5. It is settled law by now that any order which has civil and evil consequences must be passed on conformity with the principles of natural justice. 2. Consequently, Annexure P-5, dated 24th May, 1999 is quashed and set aside. However, liberty is reserved to the respondents to proceed with the matter in accordance with law. 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - 3. Accordingly, in view of the observation made hereinabove, the petition stands disposed of. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), J. August 04, 2010. (sck).