3.5.2007 Present: Mr. V. D. Khidta, counsel for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Mahajan, counsel for respondent No.2. CWP No. 623 of 2004. When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the parties, under instructions from their clients, submit that they have arrived at a settlement. The parties agreed that the award passed by the Presiding Judge, H. P. Labour Court, Shimla, in Reference No. 131 of 1997, decided on 28th April, 2004, be maintained as it is. The parties submit that respondent No.2 has agreed to engage the petitioner afresh within a week. As a consequence of his joining, he shall be entitled to all existing benefits in accordance with law. In terms of the aforesaid consent / agreement, the present writ petition is accordingly disposed of. ( Sanjay Karol ), J. May 3, 2007. ( rana)