IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 2880 of 2010 a/w CWPs No. 3538, 3642, 3910, 3943, 3944, 4185, 4200, 4204, 4261, 4262, 4263, 4274, 4303 and 4512 of 2010. Decided on: 21.10.2010. __________________________________________________________ 1. CWP No. 2880 of 2010: Dhananjay Saini … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and others. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. N.K. Sood, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 2. CWP No. 3538 of 2010: Manoj Kumar … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and others. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. M.L. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 3. CWP No. 3642 of 2010: Rajender Prasad … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and others. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. N.K. Sood, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 4. CWP No. 3910 of 2010: Joginder Singh Derta … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and others. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. N.K. Sood, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 5. CWP No. 3943 of 2010: Ashok Kumar … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and another. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. M.L. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 2 6. CWP No. 3944 of 2010: Nirmal Singh … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and another. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. M.L. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 7. CWP No. 4185 of 2010: Rekha Kumari Verma … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and another. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. M.L. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 8. CWP No. 4200 of 2010: Dinesh Kumar … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and another. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. M.L. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 9. CWP No. 4204 of 2010: Sharda Devi … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and another. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. M.L. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 10. CWP No. 4261of 2010: Anuradha … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and others. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. M.L. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 11. CWP No. 4262 of 2010: Amit Kumar Gupta … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and another. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. M.L. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 3 12. CWP No. 4263 of 2010: Devender Kumar … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and another. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. M.L. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 13. CWP No. 4275 of 2010: Shashi Pal … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and another. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. M.L. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 14. CWP No. 4303 of 2010: Hemant Kumar … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and another. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. M.L. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. 15. CWP No. 4512 of 2010: Prem Lata Thakur … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and others. … Respondents. For the petitioner : Mr. N.K. Sood, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy.A.G. __________________________________________________________ Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.K. Sharma, Judge. ___________________________________________________________ Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral). The core issue raised in these writ petitions pertains to the question as to whether Para Teacher is to be equated and similarly treated as a Contract Teacher for the purpose of emoluments. We do not think that the issue requires consideration 4 of any factual or legal issue in view of the stand already taken by the Government as borne out of the communication dated 7.4.2007 Annexure P1, which reads as follows:- “I am directed to state that the matter regarding bringing Para Teachers working in the Elementary & Higher Education Directorates at par with contract Teachers in the matter of emoluments was engaging the attention of the Government for some time. Now, after consideration, it has been decided that the Para Teachers working in the Elementary or Higher Education Directorates be given the same emoluments as is being paid by the Government to the Contract Teachers,( i.e. initial of the pay scale of the category concerned plus dearness pay @ 50% thereon). This will be effective w.e.f. 1st April, 2007. This issue with the prior concurrence of the Finance Department obtained vide their No. Fin (C ) B 7/2003, dated 7.4.2007.” 2. There is no change of policy either reviewing or recalling annexure P-1. Once the Government has already taken policy decision and equated Para Teachers for all purposes with the Contract Teachers, it is only just, proper and reasonable as far as Contract Teachers’ emoluments are concerned, they are treated at par with the Contract Teachers. 3. As far as other grievances, like vacation salary, annual increments are concerned, it will be open to the petitioner to make comprehensive representation before the Government in view of the decision of this Court in Baldev Singh versus State of H.P., 2009 (1) HLJ 29 and the case of the petitioner will be considered by the Government in the light of the judgment within another four months. Therefore, in the light of Annexure P-1 policy 5 decision, it is made clear that Para Teachers shall also be entitled to the emoluments as are paid to the Contract Teachers and if any recovery is made, the same shall be reimbursed to the Para Teachers. 3. The petition stands disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. Dasti copy. (Justice Kurian Joseph) Chief Justice. (Justice V.K. Sharma) Judge. October 21, 2010. (cr/virender)