IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 2976 of 2011. Decided on: 13th May, 2011. Neelam Kumari. ….Petitioner. Versus State of H.P & others. … . Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.K. Ahuja, Judge. For the petitioner : Mr. Varun Thakur, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, Advocate General, with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy. Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) In this writ petition, the petitioner has raised two contentions; (1) she is entitled for vacation salary and (2) she is also entitled for counting the service rendered by her on contract basis for the purpose of increments, pension etc. As far as the first issue is concerned, the same is covered in favour of the petitioner by the decision of this Court in CWP No.415 of 2000 titled as Baldev Singh and others vs. State of Himachal Pradesh and others. 2. As far as the grievance regarding the counting of service rendered during the contract period followed by regular service for the purpose of increments and other benefits is concerned, the petitioner may file appropriate representation before the first respondent, in which case the matter will be duly considered by the first respondent within another four months from the date of production of a copy of this judgment by the petitioner concerned. 2 4. The writ petition is disposed of directing the respondents to disburse the due and eligible amounts to the petitioner in case the same has not been granted so far, as far as the first prayer is concerned, within a period of four months from the date of production of a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition and copy of the judgment, referred to above by the petitioner before the second respondent. If the amounts are not disbursed as above, the petitioner will be entitled to interest @ 10% and the officers responsible for the delay shall be personally liable for the same. 5. The writ petition is disposed of, so also the pending applications, if any. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. 13th May, 2011. (Justice V.K. Ahuja), (tr) Judge.