CWP (T) No. 2781 of 2008 31.3.2009 Present: Mr. H.K. Paul, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. R.K. Sharma, Sr. Addl. A.G. with Mr. Rajinder Dogra, Addl. A.G. and Mr. Vikas Rathore, Dy.A.G. for the respondents. In sequel to order dated 26.3.2009, the learned Senior Additional Advocate General has apprised the Court that the departmental proceedings initiated against the petitioner were closed vide order dated 23.3.1996 passed by the Superintendent of Police, Kullu, District Kullu. It is not disputed by the learned Senior Additional Advocate General that the petitioner has not been considered for promotion in 1984 and 1988 and his juniors were considered and promoted to the posts of Assistant Sub Inspector, Sub Inspector and Inspector. In case the junior persons have been considered for the posts of Assistant Sub Inspector, Sub Inspector and Inspector, the petitioner was also required to be considered for promotion. In these circumstances, the respondents are directed after the closer of the inquiry on 23.3.1996 to consider the case of the petitioner for promotion to the posts of Assistant Sub Inspector, Sub Inspector and Inspector for the relevant period i.e. 3.10.1984 to 1988 from the date his juniors were promoted. In case he is found suitable for promotion to these posts, he will be held entitled to all consequential benefits. With these directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), J. March 31, 2009. (cr)