Case brief
What is this about?
CWP No.7082 of 2025, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, decided 01.05.2025 by Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J. Petitioner Dan Singh (Bonit Thakur, Advocate) versus State of H.P. & Ors. (Y.P.S. Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General). Prayer for work-charge status from date of completion of eight years of service in the Animal Husbandry Department with incidental benefits. Matter covered by Hon'ble Apex Court decision in State of H.P. v. Surajmani, Civil Appeal No.1595 of 2025 (decided 06.02.2025); writ petition disposed of in terms thereof with direction to Competent Authority to decide in accordance with law laid down in Surajmani within six weeks and communicate the order. Keywords: work-charge status, eight years service, Animal Husbandry Department, Surajmani, consent disposal, six weeks compliance direction.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of in terms of the Apex Court decision in Surajmani; respondents/Competent Authority directed to consider the petitioner's claim for work-charge status in accordance with the law laid down therein and pass appropriate orders within six weeks, with the order to be communicated to the petitioner.