IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 3768 of 2009. Decided on: 3.3.2010 Devki Nandan and another …. Petitioners Versus State of H.P. and others. ….. Respondents Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr.Justice V.K.Ahuja, Judge Whether approved for reporting? For the petitioner: Mr.A.K. Gupta, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr.R.K. Sharma, Senior Additional Advocate General. Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J.(Oral) Issue raised in this writ petition pertains to the claim made by the writ petitioners for advance increments w.e.f. 1.1.1978 and the consequential benefits. It is submitted that the issue is covered by the decision of the learned Single Judge in CWP No.2842 of 2009 and connected matters. It is further submitted that the judgment has been implemented. If that be so, there is no basis in discriminating the petitioners. Therefore, we dispose of this writ petition directing the second respondent to consider the case of the petitioners in this writ petition also and in case they are similarly situated as the petitioners covered by the judgment referred to above 2 and in case the said decision has been implemented, similar benefit shall be extended to the petitioners in this case also. The needful be done within a period of two months from the date of production of a copy of this judgment alongwith a copy of the judgment referred to above. The writ petition stands disposed of accordingly, so the pending application(s), if any. Dasti copy. ( Justice Kurian Joseph) Chief Justice. March 3, 2010 (V.K.Ahuja) (trs/bss) Judge