Jagdish Chand v. Hrtc and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Himachal Pradesh High Court, Shimla — CWP No.258 of 2024 and 16 connected matters — Decision 02.01.2026 — Bench: Vivek Singh Thakur and Romesh Verma, JJ. Subject terms: HRTC Conductors; two additional increments; 20 years of regular service without promotion; rejection of representations; instructions dated 20.12.2025 issued by Managing Director, HRTC, Shimla; payment of arrears; release of increments by 31.03.2026; petitions disposed of. Petitioners named: Brestu Ram, Kewal Chand, Shyam Singh, Ashok Kumar, Ved Prakash, Joginder Singh, Prem Chand, Sudan Singh, Kurum Dev, Krishan Chand, Dhani Ram, Bhagat Ram, Rami Devi, Krishan Kumar, Jagdish Chand, Mohan Lal, Bhagwant Kishore. No statute or precedent cited in the judgment text.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondents-Corporation to ensure payment of arrears on account of the grant of two additional increments in terms of communication dated 20.12.2025, and release of the two additional increments to the petitioners on or before 31.03.2026, in terms of the Corporation's decision; petitions and pending applications disposed of accordingly.