IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP(T) No. 14415 of 2008. Date of Decision : June 27, 2011 Nanak Chand … Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and another … Respondents. Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the respondents: Mr. R. K. Bawa, Advocate General with Mr. Ankush Dass Sood, Addl. A.G. and Mr. J. K. Verma, Dy. A.G. for respondents-State. Justice Sanjay Karol, J. (Oral) In this petition the petitioner is seeking retiral benefits. 2. In reply the respondents have stated as under:- “That the contents of this sub para are wrong hence denied. In this connection it is submitted that applicant was regularized as Beldar vide order dated 22.3.2003 and joined his duty on 24.4.2003. He has been retired on superannuation w.e.f. 30.6.2005 after rendering 2 years 3 months and 6 days service. He has rendered less than 5 years of regular service and Whether reports of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 entitled for service gratuity under CCS Pension rules. In addition to the other retiral benefits the service gratuity amounting to Rs. 14532/- only has been paid to the applicant vide voucher No. 16 dated 25.5.2007 copy of which enclosed as Annexure R1. Therefore the present OA has become in-fructuous and liable to be dismissed.” 3. It is thus evident that the petitioner’s grievance stands redressed. However with respect to any surviving grievances it shall always be open for the petitioner to approach the concerned respondents. As and when any such concern is expressed by the petitioner the same shall be addressed and looked into by the respondent-authorities in accordance with law. Petition stands disposed of accordingly. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. (Justice Sanjay Karol), Judge. June 27, 2011 (PK)