IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No. 1934 of 2008 Decided on: July 25, 2011. Shyam Lal Versus State of H.P. & ors. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Judge. For the petitioner: Mr. G.R.Palsra, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. J.K.Verma, Dy. AG. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The Writ Petition is filed mainly with the following prayers: “(i) The respondents may be directed to grant higher pay scale to the applicant from the date of acquiring higher qualification of BAI/FA. (ii) That the respondents may be directed to pay higher pension to the applicant by calculating the benefits of higher pay scale from June, 1972, alongwith arrears of pension from the date of grant of pension.” 2. Since the petitioner has sought for writ of mandamus, it is for the petitioner to approach the competent authority at the first instance. There is no reply as yet. Therefore, this Writ Petition is disposed of as follows: In the event of the petitioner filing appropriate representation before the second respondent, the same shall be considered by the second respondent/competent authority and appropriate action in accordance with law, without discriminating the petitioner, shall be taken within another four months. Copy Dasti. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. July 25, 2011. ( Justice Sanjay Karol ), (karan/vs) Judge.