IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 5260 of 2008. Decided on: 21.05.2010. Dharam Singh. … Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others. … Respondents. Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the Petitioner: Ms. Nishi Goel, Advocate vice Mr. Dilip Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. P.M. Negi, Deputy Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, Judge (Oral): It is jointly represented by the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the parties that the present lis is squarely covered by the judgment rendered by this Court in Narain Singh versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others, CWP(T) No.5253, dated 21st April, 2010. 2. Consequently, the present petition is allowed. The termination of the petitioner dated 17.5.2000 is declared illegal being violative of the principles of “last come first go”. Whether reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - Respondents are directed to consider the case of the petitioner for regularization as Lecturer (School Cadre) by taking into consideration his initial engagement with effect from 8.10.1998. The period of break in service between 17.5.2000 to 5.9.2001 is condoned. This period shall be counted for all intents and purposes, including seniority. Needful be done within a period of eight weeks from today. There shall, however, be no order as to costs. (Rajiv Sharma) Judge. May 21, 2010. (sck).