IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No.: 991 of 2011-A. Decided on: 25.11.2011. ___________________________________________ Anand Kumar. … Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others. … Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the Petitioner : Mr. R.L. Chaudhary, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. Vikas Rathore, Deputy Advocate General with Mr. R.P. Singh, Assistant Advocate General for respondent No.1. Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Advocate for respondent No.2. Mr. Dushyant Dadwal, Advocate for respondent No.3. Mr. J.R. Poswal, Advocate for respondent No.4. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral): In sequel to the previous orders passed by this Court, the revised result has been placed before the Court in a sealed cover. The same was opened in presence of the learned counsel for the parties. According to the revised merit list, 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - petitioner has secured 151 marks and respondent No.4 has now secured 148 marks. 2. Consequently, respondent No.2 is directed to recommend the case of the petitioner for appointment to the post of Lecturer (School Cadre – Political Science) on the basis of revised merit list. In normal circumstances, the appointment of respondent No.4, who has now secured 148 marks, was required to be quashed. However, a submission has been made at the Bar that few vacancies of Lecturers (School Cadre – Political Science) are still lying vacant. The petitioner shall be adjusted against one of the vacancies lying vacant and the appointment of respondent No.4 will be terminated only if no vacancy of Lecturers (School Cadre – Political Science) is available. This exercise be undertaken by respondents No.1 and 2 within a period of two weeks from today. It is made clear that the petitioner shall not be entitled to arrears of salary, but his seniority shall be counted from the date respondent No.4 was given appointment. The result after perusal is returned. 3. In view of the observations and discussion made hereinabove, the petition is disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. No costs. Copy dasti, on usual terms. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge. November 25, 2011. (sck).