IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 597 of 2011. Decided on: 22nd February, 2011. Sujan Singh ….. Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and ors. …… Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Judge. For the petitioner : Ms. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Advocate. For Respondents-State : Mr. R.K. Bawa, Advocate General with Mr. Ankush Dass Sood, Addl. A.G. and Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The writ petition is filed with the following prayer:- “i) For issuing a writ of mandamus to the respondents to exempt the payment of SRT and penalty in favour of the petitioner against bus No. HP-17-6977 for the period 28.12.2005 to 31.12.2006.” 2. It is seen from Annexure P-11 that the Regional Transport Officer, Sirmour at Nahan, has already recommended the extension and the matter is pending consideration before the second respondent/Director. There will be a direction to the second respondent to take a decision on Annexure P-11 expeditiously. The petitioner will produce a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition immediately before the second respondent. We also make it clear that 2 pending decision on Annexure P-11, as above, there will be no coercive steps for recovery of SRT for the period 28.12.2005 to 31.12.2006. 3. The writ petition stands disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. Dasti copy. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice 22nd February, 2011 ( Justice Sanjay Karol ), (rana/pankaj) Judge.