IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 4340/2010 Decided on:5.8.2010. Kewal Ram. ...Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another. ... Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner : Mr. Inder Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. R.K. Sharma, Sr. Addl. A.G. Justice Rajiv Sharma,J. (oral) Case of the petitioner, in a nutshell, is that his case is squarely covered by the judgment rendered by this Court in CWP No.319/1997, titled Hira Lal versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another decided on 17.6.2008. The operative portion of the judgment dated 17.6.2008: “In view of the observations made hereinabove, the writ petition is allowed. The order of the learned Tribunal dated 28.4.1997 is quashed and set aside. Annexure A-10 dated 9.10.1990 is also quashed and set aside. The respondents are directed to fix the pay of the petitioner as on 1.1.1986 at Rs. 1410/- in the senior scale and Rs. 1640/- in the selection grade as per the Himachal Pradesh Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules,1988 1Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the Judgment? applicable with effect from 1.1.1986 with all consequential benefits. The respondents are further directed to refund the amount recovered from the pay of the petitioner with interest @ 9% per annum till its realization. There shall be no order as to costs.” Accordingly, the petition is disposed of with directions to the respondents to consider the case of the petitioner in view of the principles laid down in the above noted case within a period of two months from the date of production of certified copy of this judgment by petitioner. Pending application (s), if any, also stand disposed of. There shall, however, be no order as to costs. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. (Justice Rajiv Sharma) Judge. 5.8.2010. *awasthi*