IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 3161 of 2010. Date of Decision: 23rd August, 2011. _______________________________________________________ Rakesh Kumar ….Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents. Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surinder Singh, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Neeraj Maniktala, Advocate. For respondents: Mr. Ankush Dass Sood, Addl. Advocate General for respondents No.1 and 2. None for respondent No.3. _________________________________________________________ Kurian Joseph, C. J. (Oral). Petitioner has approached this Court for quashing the order of transfer Annexure P-1. It is seen that the petitioner has been continuing at I.T.I., Garh Jamula, District Kangra based on the interim order dated 10.6.2010. It is further seen that the petitioner is due to retire on 30th April, 2012. 2. Despite service of notice, there is no appearance for the private respondent. 3. Therefore, in the circumstances, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction that the petitioner shall continue at the present place of posting till he retires from service on 30th April, 2012. Annexure P-1 would stand modified to the above extent. 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? - 2 - 4. Petition stands disposed of, so also the pending application (s), if any. (Kurian Joseph) Chief Justice August 23, 2011. (Surinder Singh), (rc) Judge.