IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA. CWP No. 86 of 2010. Decided on: 23.2.2010. Surinder Singh. …Petitioner. versus State of H.P. & ors. …Respondents. Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. Hon’ble Mr. Justice R.B. Misra, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? For the Petitioner : Mr. Ranjan Sharma, Advocate. For Respondents : Mr. R.K.Sharma, Sr. Addl. Advocate General with Mr. J.K.Verma, Dy. AG. Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. The petitioner has filed the Writ Petition with the following prayer: “1. That the respondents may be directed to release the Gratuity to the petitioner for the continuous daily service rendered w.e.f. 1.1.1983 to 31.12.1993 (of 11 years) as per the Payment of Gratuity Act in accordance with the law in case of Lashkari Ram supra, alongwith interest @ 12% pa, by deciding the representation dated 19.12.2009 vide Annexure P-1 or otherwise forthwith.” Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? -2- According to the petitioner, the case is wholly covered in favour of the petitioner in view of the decision of this Court in the case of State of H.P. vs. Lashkari Ram, 2008 (1) Shim. LC 245. Therefore, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent-competent Authority to look into the matter. In case, the case of the petitioner is covered by the decision referred to above, similar benefit as has been granted to the person therein shall be granted to the petitioner herein also. The needful be done within two months in the event of production of the copy of the Writ Petition alongwith a copy of the judgment referred above. With these observations, the petition stands disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. ( Justice Kurian Joseph ), Chief Justice. ( R.B. Misra ), February 23, 2010 Judge. ( tr/ks)