IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No. 11974 of 2008. Decided on: 27th December, 2010. Hari Nand. …Petitioner. -Versus- H.P.S.E.B. and another. …Respondents. Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. __________________________________________________________ For the petitioner. : Mr. P.P. Chauhan, Advocate. For the respondents. : Mr. Trilok Jamwal, Advocate. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajiv Sharma, Judge (Oral): Disciplinary proceedings were initiated against the petitioner on 6th October, 2000. Inquiry Officer was appointed. He submitted the report to the Disciplinary Authority. The Disciplinary Authority imposed the penalty of removal from service upon the petitioner vide office order dated 19.03.2005. Petitioner has not preferred an appeal against the order dated 19.03.2005, though the order is appealable. However, in the interest of justice, the petitioner is permitted to file an appeal against the order dated 19.03.2005 within a period of one month from today. Thereafter, the Appellate Authority shall decide the same within a further period of two months from the date of production of a certified copy of this judgment by the petitioner. Since the petitioner had been pursuing the remedy before this Court diligently, his case shall not be rejected on the ground of limitation in view of Section 14 of the Limitation Act. 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - 2. With the aforesaid observations/directions, the petition stands disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma) Judge December 27, 2010. (bhupender) - 3 -