CWP/19353/2026 on 2 November 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA

CWP No. 19353/2026

Decided on: 02.11.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajat Pundir

…..Petitioner

Versus

State of H.P. and Ors.

.....Respondents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Coram

Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Atul G Sood, Advocate.

For the Respondents: Ms. Seema Sharma, Deputy Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge

The petitioner is currently serving as Patwari at Patwar Circle Matal Bakhog, with additional charge of Patwar Circle Deothi Majhgaon, Sub-Tehsil Pajhota (Nohri), District Sirmaur. The case set up by him is that he has been given additional charge and is looking after six other Gram Panchayats, in addition to his parent Gram Panchayat. These six Gram Panchayats are spread over difficult and geographically scattered terrain, which has substantially increased his workload and responsibilities. Further, it is asserted that the petitioner is posted in a hard and interior area, requiring extensive travel over hilly

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2 terrain. He has also completed much more than the normal tenure at his present place of posting at Patwar Circle Matal Bakhog. All the above factors were highlighted by the petitioner in his representation dated 03.07.2026 (Annexure P-2) addressed to respondent No.2/competent authority for transferring him to a preferred station, however the said representation has not been considered and decided till date.

Looking to the limited grievance of the petitioner, the instant petition is disposed of by directing respondent No.2/competent authority to consider and decide the aforesaid representation of the petitioner, in accordance with law and applicable transfer policy, within a period of six 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

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