IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 10188 of 2011-I. Decided on: 2nd December, 2011. Karishan Dutt & others. … Petitioners. Versus State of H.P. & anr. … Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.K. Ahuja, Judge. For the Petitioners : Mr. Ramakant Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, Advocate General with Mr. J.K. Verma, DAG. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The petitioners claim the benefit of ad hoc service. Ad hoc service followed by regular appointment in the same cadre is to be counted for the purpose of increment and pension. However, ad hoc service followed by regular appointment in different capacity will count only as qualifying service for the purpose of pension. The petitioners may file individual representation before the second respondent in which case the same shall be examined in the light of the position clarified above and appropriate action in accordance with law will be taken in the matter within a period of four months from the date of production of a copy of this judgment along with the representation before the second respondent by the petitioner concerned. 2. The writ petition is disposed of, so also the pending applications, if any. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice 2nd December, 2011. (Justice V.K. Ahuja), (tr/kck) Judge.