CWP/16604/2024 on 31 December 2024

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA

CWP No. 16604/2024

Decided on: 31.12.2024 Mangal Chand

…Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Anr.

.…Respondents. ……………………………………………………………………………….

Coram

Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Devender K. Sharma, Advocate.

For the respondents: Ms. Leena Guleria, Deputy

Advocate General.

Jyotsna Rewal Dua , J Notice. Ms. Leena Guleria, learned Deputy Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

2. With the consent of learned counsel for the parties, the matter is heard at this stage.

3. The petitioner is presently aged 56 years. He is posted as Senior Assistant in the office of Deputy Director Animal Husbandry Department at Keylong District Lahul and Spirti. Petitioner’s case is that after completing normal tenure at his present place i.e. hard/tribal area, he had been repeatedly representing to the respondents for his transfer to a station of his choice but his representation has not been decided by the respondents. Petitioner further highlighted that he is 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes High Court of H.P. ::: Downloaded on - 30/10/2026 19:26:37 :::CIS

2 now suffering from cancer and is under treatment at Indra Gandhi Medical College, Shimla. Petitioner’s grievance is that even his last representation to respondent No.2/competent authority on 05.12.2024 (Annexure P-2) for his transfer from his present of posting i.e. hard/tribal area has not been decided.

4. Taking note of the above, it is ordered that petitioner’s aforesaid representation be considered and decided by respondent No.2/competent authority, in accordance with law and applicable transfer policy, within a period of two weeks from today. The order so passed be also communicated to the petitioner. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge December 31, 2024(rohit) High Court of H.P. ::: Downloaded on - 30/10/2026 19:26:37 :::CIS