7.4.2009 Present: None for the petitioner. Mr. R. K. Sharma, Sr. Addl. A.G. with Mr. Vivek Thakur, Addl. A. G. & Mr. Anil Jaswal, Dy. A. G. for respondents CWP(T) No. 3002/2008 (OA No.251/96) The petition was filed before the erstwhile Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal on 26.2.1996, which was admitted on 12.3.1996. The same stood transferred to this Court in view of the provisions of The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal (Transfer of decided and pending cases and applications) Act, 2008 (No.14 of 2008). As per office report dated 2.4.2009, notice regarding elevation of the learned counsel as Hon’ble Judge of this Court, was issued to the petitioner for today. Inspite of pass over, none has caused appearance on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, in the absence of the petitioner, the matter is being decided. Petitioner was employed as Steno-Typist in the Police Department w. e.f. 22.12.1986. As an ex-serviceman, he was entitled to certain benefits. Benefit of 15 increments was given to him. However, vide orders dated 15.1.1996, incremental benefits were given to him with start of Rs.950/- instead of Rs.1000/-, which was erroneously given to him earlier. Pursuant thereto, his pay was fixed at Rs.1350/-. The mistake was rectified and hence, the decision taken. From the record, it cannot be said that the petitioner’s re- fixation of pay is not in accordance with the Rules applicable to him. The petition being devoid of any merit is dismissed. ( Sanjay Karol ), Judge. April 7, 2009 (rana)