IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 3806 of 2011. Decided on: June 15, 2011. Santosh Kumar. Vrs. State of H.P. & ors. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.K.Sharma, Judge. For the petitioner: Mr. Tek Chand Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. R.K. Bawa, AG with Mr. J.K.Verma, Dy. AG. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The petitioner approached this Court since he was not permitted by the 4th respondent to join duty pursuant to Annexure P-1, order of inter-circle transfer and Annexure P-2, order of relieving. On 27th May, 2011, this court passed the following order: “ Learned Deputy Advocate General seeks time to get instruction as to why the petitioner is not permitted by the 4th respondent to join duty. It is made clear that for the period the petitioner is not allowed to join, the petitioner will be entitled to all service benefits and the officer(s) responsible for the laches, will be personally liable for the same. It is also made clear that the vacancy, to which the petitioner is posted, shall not be filled up otherwise than by the petitioner, in the meanwhile. Post on 15th June, 2011.” 2. The petitioner has made available a copy of the Office Order dated 8.6.2011, passed by the 4th respondent, whereby he has been permitted to join duty. The petitioner submits that since he has reported for duty on 24.5.2011, unless that joining report is accepted, the petitioner would be put to irreparable injury including in the matter of circle wise seniority. It is seen from the Office Order dated 8.6.2011 itself that the petitioner had been relieved on 23.5.2011 and that the transfer was without TTA and joining time. Since the petitioner has reported to duty on 24.5.2011, as can be seen from Annexure P-3, it is made clear that the petitioner shall be treated to have joined duty on 24.5.2011, for the purpose of seniority and continuity in service and other service benefits except 2 actual wages during the period from 24.5.2011 to 31.5.2011. However, in case the petitioner has leave to his credit, for the said period, he shall be granted leave, in which case, he will be naturally entitled to the wages as well. 3. The Writ Petition is disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. June 15, 2011. ( Justice V.K.Sharma), (karan) Judge.