IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 3498 of 2008. Decided on: 04.03.2009. Shri Ram Paul. … … Petitioner. Versus The State of H.P. and Others. … … Respondents. Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. S.R. Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. R. K. Sharma, Senior Additional Advocate General with Mr. Rajinder Dogra, Additional Advocate General and Mr. Vikas Rathore, Deputy Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, Judge (Oral): The petitioner was transferred from Saraswati Forest Range (Sawra) of Rohru Forest Division to Forest Range, Bakloh in Dalhousi Forest Division on 7th March, 2006. He joined at Bakloh on 10th April, 2006. However, he was again transferred from Bakloh Forest Range to MHWD Project, WDD Bhatiyat, Chowari vide office order dated 29th August, 2006. The petitioner assailed his transfer before the learned Whether reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? - 2 - H.P. State Administrative Tribunal. The learned Tribunal ordered status quo vide order dated 8th September, 2006. The normal tenure of an employee at a particular place as per the transfer policy of the State Government is three years. In the present case, the petitioner is working at Bakloh since 10th April, 2006. The petitioner has completed almost three years stay at Bakloh. In these circumstances, there is no merit in this writ petition as the petitioner has almost completed his tenure at the present place of posting. The respondents are at liberty to transfer the petitioner. In view of the observations made hereinabove, the writ petition is dismissed. There shall, however, be no order as to costs. March 04, 2009. (Rajiv Sharma) (sck). Judge.