IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 2249 of 2008, Decided on: 01.04. 2009. Roshan Ali Chauhan. … … … Petitioner. Versus H.P.S.E.B. and another. … … … Respondents. Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?No.1 For the petitioner: Ms. Ranjana Parmar, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Shashi Shirshoo, Advocate. Rajiv Sharma, Judge (Oral): The petitioner had approached the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal by way of O.A. No.1503 of 1993, seeking following reliefs:- (i) That the applicant may be allowed to perform/join back his duties as Junior Engineer. (ii) That the consequential benefits in the nature of continuity in service and seniority be kept intact. Whether reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - (iii) That the cost of the petition be also awarded in favour of the applicant. The learned Tribunal on 25.8.1993 directed the Original Application to be treated as representation and to be decided by the Secretary of the respondent-Board. The Secretary of the respondent-Board decided the representation on 3.12.1993 by a self-contained, speaking and reasoned order. It is borne out from the records that he was apprised at the time of issuance of “No Objection Certificate” on 1.8.1978 that he was required to return to resume his duties within a period of three months, failing which he was to be considered to have left the services of the Board. The petitioner did not comply with the terms and conditions of “No Objection Certificate”, dated 1.8.1978. He remained out of India for more than twelve years without valid reasons. In these circumstances, he could not be permitted to join his duties. Moreover, the petitioner is not entitled to the relief sought for at this belated stage. The Secretary has given sufficient cogent reasons for denying the relief to the petitioner. Accordingly, there is no merit in the present petition and the same is dismissed. No costs. April 1, 2009. (Rajiv Sharma) (rkv). Judge. - 3 -