IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 2869 of 2011. Decided on: 9th May, 2011. Gian Chand ….. Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. …… Respondent. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Judge. For the petitioner : Ms. Sunita Sharma, Advocate. For the respondent : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The writ petition is filed with the following prayers:- “ (i) That the writ in the nature of mandamus may kindly be issued to the respondent to grant the stepping up of pay of the petitioner equal to the pay of S/Shri Bhajan Singh and Tilak Raj immediate juniors of the petitioner w.e.f. 01.01.1999 after giving him proforma promotions as Superintendent Grade-II and Treasury Officers notionally with further increments as admissible from time to time. (ii) That the directions to the effect to be issued to the respondents to pay arrears to the petitioner w.e.f. 01.01.1999 with further increments as admissible till payment with 18% interest within time bound period keeping in view that the petitioner who is already retired and now senior citizen“ 2. It is seen that representation, Annexure P-1, is pending consideration before the respondent. There will be a direction to the respondent to look into representation, Annexure P-1, and take appropriate action thereon in accordance with law and justice within a period of three months from the date of production of a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition before the respondent by the petitioner. In case, the petitioner requests for an opportunity for hearing, the same shall also be granted to him. 2 3. With the above observations, the writ petition stands disposed of, so also the pending application (s), if any. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice 9th May, 2011 ( Justice Sanjay Karol ), (pankaj/rana) Judge.