IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 2270 of 2009. Decided on: 6.7.2009. __________________________________________________ Shri Padam Singh … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and others. .… Respondents. ___________________________________________________________ Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jagdish Bhalla, Chief Justice. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Y.P.S. Dhaulta, Advocate. For Respondents No. 1, 2, 4 & 5: Mr. Mr. R.K. Bawa, Advocate General with Mr. J.K. Verma and Mr. Anil Jaswal, Dy. Advocate Generals. For Respondent No.3, 6 & 7 : Nemo. ___________________________________________________________ The petitioner was appointed as Lecturer in the subject of History in Government Senior Secondary School, Khanag. The interviews were held on 26.9.2006. His appointment was challenged on the ground that due publicity was not made by the P.T.A. The Sub Divisional Magistrate, Anni conducted the inquiry. The Committee has recommended that the prescribed procedure was not followed at the time of appointment of the petitioner. There were cuttings and over writings on the copy of resolution No. 14 dated 20.9.2006. The findings recorded by the Committee have been upheld by the Deputy Commissioner. Due 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 publicity was not given before filling up the post in question by the Parent Teachers Association. It was necessary to give due publicity by the P.T.A. before filling up the post in question. In these circumstances, the findings recorded by the Committee and upheld by the Deputy Commissioner are affirmed. Accordingly, there is no merit in this petition and the same is dismissed. No costs. In view of the disposal of the main petition, the application pending, if any, stands disposed of. (Jagdish Bhalla), C.J. (Rajiv Sharma), J. July 6, 2009. (cr)