IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.5656 of 2010 Date of Decision : April 18, 2011 Santosh Kumar Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and anr. Respondents Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Judge. For the petitioner :Mr. Surinder Thakur, Advocate, vice Mr. P. P. Chauhan, Advocate, for the petitioner. For the respondents :Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. Ankush Dass Sood, Addl.A.G. and Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. for respondents-State. Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The writ petition is filed with the following prayer:- “ (a) to issue a writ of mandamus, appropriate writ, order or direction in nature thereof, directing the respondents No. 2 to redesignate the petitioner as a Pump Operator Helper with effect from the date of completion of training by the petitioner and his posting in pumping station, i.e., Dhalli (Chehad), with all the consequential benefits for all purposes and intents along with arrears and interest thereon @ 18% p.a.” 2 2. There will be a direction to the second respondent to look into the matter and take appropriate action in accordance with law within a period of four months from the date of production of a copy of the judgment along with a copy of writ petition by the petitioner. In case, he prays for an opportunity of being heard, the same shall be granted to him. 3. The writ petition stands disposed of, so also the pending application (s), if any. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. (Justice Sanjay Karol), Judge. April 18, 2011 (C/PK)