IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 6505 of 2011 Decided on: 11th August, 2011. Govind Ram. Vs. State of H.P. & Ors. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, Judge. For the petitioner : Mr. A.K. Gupta, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, AG with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy. AG. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The issue pertains to grant of three advance increments to Physical Education Teachers (PET). In the light of decision of this court in Babu Ram and anr. Vs. State of H.P. & Ors. CWP No. 511 of 2001, it is seen that government has now taken a policy decision and has issued general instructions to grant benefit to similarly situated PETs, to avoid any further litigation. We record our appreciation for the steps taken by the government in terms of litigation policy for avoiding unnecessary and avoidable litigations. If timely action is taken by the State in appropriate cases, many a litigation in the court can be avoided, particularly in service matters. In view of the order thus passed by the government, the benefit due to the 2 petitioner shall be disbursed within a period of three months, if not already disbursed. 2. The writ petition is disposed of, so also the pending applications, if any. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice 11th August, 2011. (Justice Rajiv Sharma), (kck) Judge. 3