IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 2620 of 2011. Decided on: April 28, 2011. Deena Nath Vrs. State of H.P. & ors. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.K. Ahuja, Judge. For the petitioner(s): Mr. Pushpinder, Advocate, vice counsel. For the Respondents: Mr. R.K. Bawa, AG with Mr. J.K.Verma, Dy. AG. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The petitioner claims the benefit of contract service for the purpose of increment, pension and vacation salary. As far as the increment and pension are concerned, this Court has already held that contract service cannot be equated with ad hoc service followed by regular service and it is for the government to consider the matter. As far as the vacation salary is concerned, the matter is now covered in favour of the petitioners by the decision of this Court in Baldev Singh versus State of H.P. & Others. The second respondent/competent authority will look into the matter, verify the facts and take appropriate action thereon in accordance with law to disburse the eligible amounts within a period of three months from the date of production of a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition by the petitioner before the second respondent/competent authority. 2 2. The Writ Petition is disposed of so also the pending application(s), if any. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. April 28, 2011. ( Justice V.K.Ahuja ), (karan/vs) Judge.