IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWPs No. 3859 and 3860 of 2011. Decided on 31st May, 2011. 1. CWP No. 3859 of 2011. Roop Singh. Vs. State of H.P. & others. 2. CWP No. 3860 of 2011. Pratap Singh. Vs. State of H.P. & others. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Judge. For the Petitioners : Mr. Gaurav Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, Advocate General, with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy. Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The writ petition is filed with the following prayer: “(a) Issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents Department to consider the case of the petitioner in granting him either promotion or special increments (ACP) from the due date i.e. 31.12.2005 (31.12.2004 in CWP No.3860 of 2011) and thereafter from such dates as may be due in accordance with the rules, policies and instructions with all consequential benefits.” 2. It is for the petitioners to point out all the aspects of the matter by filing appropriate representation(s) before the second respondent. In the event of such representation(s) being filed within two weeks from today, the matter will be 2 duly considered by the second respondent/competent authority in accordance with law and take appropriate action within another three months from the date of production of a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition by the petitioner concerned. 3. The writ petitions are disposed of, so also the pending applications, if any. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice 31st May, 2011. (Justice Sanjay Karol), (tr) Judge.