IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 6113 of 2010. Decided on: October 20, 2010. Mohan Lal. …..Petitioner. Versus H.R.T.C. & Ors. ….Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kuldip Singh, Judge. For the petitioner: Mr. Vijay Bhatia, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. S.C. Sharma, Advocate, vice counsel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The Writ Petition is filed with the following prayer: “i. That writ in the nature of mandamus may kindly be also issued and the respondent department may kindly be directed to relieve the petitioner from HRTC Unit Keylong, District Lahaul & Spiti in pursuance of Office Order dated 31st May, 2010 and allow the petitioner to join his duties at HRTC Mandi Unit or in the alternative at one of the stations of his choice mentioned in Para 7 supra.” 2. From the instructions dated 19.10.2010, furnished by the Divisional Manager, which is taken on record, it is seen that the substitute of the petitioner though has been relieved as early as on 25.7.2010 has not joined duty so far and the disciplinary action has been initiated against him. Since the transfer order of the petitioner is dated 31.5.2010, in case the substitute, namely, Rajesh Kumar does not join duty and disciplinary proceedings are to be taken to its logical conclusion, it is only appropriate that another incumbent is posted so that the petitioner can be relieved. Therefore, this writ petition is disposed of making it clear that in either 2 case, the petitioner shall be relieved in terms of his transfer within one month from the date of production of copy of this judgment by the petitioner. Copy Dasti. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. October 20, 2010. ( Justice Kuldip Singh ), (karan/vs) Judge.