IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 5385 of 2008. Decided on: 30.08.2010. __________________________________________________________ Partap Singh Rana. … Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others. … Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the Petitioner : Ms. Ranjana Parmar, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. P.M. Negi, Deputy Advocate General with Mr. R.P. Singh, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (Oral): Petitioner is seeking promotion to the post of Fitter Grade-I. It has come in the reply that the case of the petitioner shall be considered for promotion to the post of Fitter Grade-I as and when any post is available. Ms. Ranjana Parmar, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that though the reply was filed on 4th February, 1999, till date the petitioner’s case has not been considered for promotion to the post of Fitter Grade-I. 2. Consequently, the respondents are directed to consider the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of Fitter Grade-I as per Recruitment and Promotion Rules from the date the post has become 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - available with all consequential benefits, within a period of 12 weeks from today. There shall be no order as to costs costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge. August 30, 2010. (sck).