IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 7979 of 2010. Decided on: December 22, 2010. Dila Ram & ors …..Petitioners. Versus State of H.P. & ors. ….Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.K.Ahuja, Judge. For the petitioner(s): Mr. C.N. Singh, 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 prayers: “ I. Issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent’s state to frame better terms and conditions of appointment, monthly remuneration for village Headmen(Lambardaars) in the State of Himachal Pradesh in a time bound manner. II. Issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent’s state to at least fix the monthly remuneration of the Lambardaar (Village Headmen) to the extent of minimum wages as being fixed by the respondent state under the minimum wages act, 1948. III. Or in alternative at least they be directed to consider the case of the petitioner and alike for better monthly remuneration @ Rs.500/- per month as per the state of Punjab pattern. IV. Issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent’s state to decide the representation/grievances raised by the petitioners and alike immediately call a meeting of the Headmen (Lambardars) for the early redressal of their grievances and work out monthly remuneration in terms of their responsibilities and work out for their active meaning full participation in the village administration so that village Headmen (Lambardars) are able to perform their 2 duties to the best of their capacity & capability for common good and welfare of villagers.” 2. It is seen that Annexures P-2, P-3, P-4 and other representations filed by the petitioners and their Association are pending before the first respondent. There will be direction to the first respondent to look into the matter and take appropriate action in accordance with law within a period of four months from the date of production of the copy of this judgment and a copy of the writ petition by the petitioners. In case any of the petitioners requests for an opportunity of hearing, the same shall also be granted. 3. The Writ Petition is disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. Copy Dasti. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. December 22, 2010. ( Justice V.K.Ahuja ), (karan) Judge.