1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP (T) No. 12220 of 2008. Decided on: 13.7.2011 Anil Kumar ....Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh & others …Respondents The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.K. Sharma, Judge. __________________________________________________________ For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, Advocate General with Mr. Ankush Dass Sood, Additional Advocate General with Mr. J.K. Verma, Deputy Advocate General for respondents No. 1 & 2. Mr. D.K. Khanna, Advocate, for respondent No. 3. Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The writ petition has been filed with the following prayer: “It is, therefore, respectfully prayed that in view of the submissions made here-in-above, the operation of Annexure: A-3, dated 13.6.2005, whereby seven posts in the subject of Physics are being filled up without providing reservation for the physically handicapped persons, may be stayed or in the alternative the respondents may be directed to continue the process but the final interviews may not be conducted till the necessary corrigendum pursuant to Annexure : A-3 providing 3% reservation to the 2 physically handicapped persons is not issued, in the interest of justice.” 2. The issue raised by the petitioner pertains to the selection in the year 2005. But the issue in principle certainly requires to be considered by the Government. 3. Therefore, this writ petition is disposed of. There will be a direction to the first respondent to take steps for appointing candidates by reserving 3% of the posts to the physically challenged persons, in terms of the mandate under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, if not already done. The needful shall be done within a period of four months. The pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. July 13, 2011 (Justice V.K. Sharma) (Lsp/hl) Judge.