IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 7961 of 2011. Decided on: September 14, 2011. Chaman Lal & ors. Vrs. State of H.P. & anr. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, Judge. For the petitioners: Mr. , Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. R.K. Bawa, AG with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy. AG. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The Writ Petition is filed with the following prayer: “ I. That a writ in the nature of Mandamus may kindly be issued directing the respondents to consider the petitioner for his conversion into daily waged Chowkidar w.e.f. 1-1-2004 as per instructions dated 27.2.2004 & 13.10.2009 issued by the Chief Secretary to the Govt. of H.P., with all consequential benefits like arrears of wages.” 2. The petitioners are working as Revenue Chowkidars. The State Government in its wisdom has framed a scheme to grant daily wager status to the part time workers on 27.2.2004. There are subsequent policies as well. The respondents are directed to consider the case of the petitioners for giving the status of daily wager in accordance with law, within eight weeks from today. 3. The Writ Petition is disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. September 14, 2011. ( Justice Rajiv Sharma), (karan/vs) Judge.