IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 228 of 2010. Decided on: 3.3.2010 Prithvi Singh …. Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others. ….. Respondents Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr.Justice V.K.Ahuja, Judge Whether approved for reporting? For the petitioner: Mr.A.K. Gupta, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr.R.K. Sharma, Senior Additional Advocate General. Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J.(Oral) The writ petition has been filed with the following prayer: i. That a writ of mandamus may kindly be issued to the respondents to give work charge status to the petitioner in the above said terms with all the benefits incidental thereof from the date of assumption of his duties and till then on notional basis w.e.f. 1.1.1998. The petitioner submits that as per the award, he is entitled to have his seniority counted w.e.f. 1.1.1998. It is for the petitioner to bring it to the notice of the second respondent. In the event of the petitioner filing appropriate representation 2 before the second respondent, alongwith a copy of the writ petition, the matter shall be duly considered by the second respondent within another three months from the date of filing of such representation. In case the petitioner seeks opportunity for personal hearing, the same shall also be granted. The writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. Dasti copy. ( Justice Kurian Joseph) Chief Justice. March 3, 2010 (V.K.Ahuja) (trs/bss) Judge