IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 979 of 2011 Decided on: May 24, 2011. Santosh Kumar. Vrs. State of H.P. & ors. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Judge. For the petitioner: Mr. Rajesh Parkash, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. R.K. Bawa, AG with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy. AG. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The writ petition is filed with the following prayer:- “i) Issue writ of mandamus directing the respondent- department to consider the case of the petitioner and grant him work charged status w.e.f. 1.1.1992 and regularize his service as Electrician as per the then existing policy of state Government.” 2. According to the petitioners, their case is covered by the decision of Hon’ble Apex Court in Mool Raj Upadhaya vs. State of H.P., 1994 supp. (2) SCC 316. 3. Learned Deputy Advocate General points out that the factual aspects are to be verified by the competent authority. The petitioner submits that he would file appropriate representation furnishing all factual details before the competent authority within a period of one month from today. It is always open for them to do so. Thereafter, the matter will be duly considered by the first respondent/competent authority in the light of the judgment, referred to above and appropriate action in accordance with law will be taken within another four months from the date of receipt of the representation alongwith a copy of this judgment and the copy of the judgment, referred to above by the petitioner. 4. The writ petition is disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. May 24, 2011. ( Justice Sanjay Karol ), (karan/vs) Judge. 2