IN THE HIGH COURT OF UTTARAKHAND AT NAINITAL Writ Petition No. 1178 (SS) of 2011 Karan Singh Rawat …Petitioner Versus Block Education Officer and others …Respondents Mr. Mangal Singh Chauhan, learned counsel present for the petitioner. Mr. Anil Bisht, learned brief Holder present for the State of Uttarakhand. Hon’ble Sudhanshu Dhulia, J. Heard Mr. Mangal Singh Chauhan, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. N.P. Sah, learned standing counsel for the State of Uttarakhand. The petitioner retired from his service as a Head Master in a Government Junior High School. Vide government order dated 30th November 2007, there is a provision by which a teacher can make a request for re- employment prior to six months from the date of his retirement. As such, the petitioner moved a representation for the same to the concerned authorities, however, his representation has been rejected on the ground that the petitioner was late in moving such representation. According to the government order dated 30th November 2007 any interested person who wants re- employment must apply within six months prior to his retirement. The petitioner was to reach the age of superannuation on 31st July 2011 and he moved such a representation much in advance on 16.12.2010. His representation was rejected as the same was reached belatedly. Firstly; the petitioner had applied for re- employment well in time. Even if there was a delay in receiving such a representation by the respondents, it is not a fault on the part of the petitioner. Moreover, it is a minor irregularity which was liable to be ignored. 2 In view of the above facts, the writ petition is disposed of with the direction that if the petitioner moves a fresh representation before the District Education Officer, the same shall be decided by the said authority by a speaking and reasoned order in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date a certified copy of the order is produced before him. With the above observations, the writ petition is disposed of finally. No order as to costs. Dated: 12.09.2011 (Sudhanshu Dhulia, J.) VKG