IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 8645 of 2011. Decided on: 29th September, 2011. Meena Devi Petitioner Versus H.P.B.S.E. Respondent Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, Judge. For the Petitioner : Mr. R.S. Gautam, Advocate. For the Respondent : Mr. G.D. Sharma, Advocate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The writ petition is filed with the following prayers:- “i) That a writ of mandamus may kindly be issued directing the respondent to consider the petitioner for counselling for admission to two years JBT training course against the available vacant seats in Shimla District Government D.I.E.T.s or other Districts D.I.E.T.s. against SC category. ii) That in the alternative in case no seat is available in Shimla District Government D.I.E.T.s. or other Districts D.I.E.T.s. then respondent may be directed to consider the petitioner for counselling for admission to two years JBT training course in Private Institutes the counselling for which is going to be held from 26.9.2011 to 5.10.2011 against SC category.” 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the Board. We are informed that counselling in respect of the admission in the private institutions is going on. 2 Therefore, in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case, there will be a direction to the respondent to permit the petitioner to undergo counselling in respect of the admission in the private institution. As far as claim for DIET is concerned, the petitioner may approach the Director, in which case the Director will pass appropriate order, subject to availability of seats in the DIETs. 3. The writ petition is disposed of, so also the pending applications, if any. Authenticated copy to the parties. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice 29th September, 2011(K) (Justice Rajiv Sharma), Judge.