JUDGMENT :

Ranjan Sharma, J.

Notice. Mr. Ravi Chauhan, learned Deputy Advocate General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents.

2. With the consent of the parties, the instant writ petition is taken up for disposal, at this stage, in view of the order intended to be passed herein.

3. The petitioner has filed the instant petition with the following reliefs:-

“(i) That writ of certiorari may kindly be issued, quashing and setting aside the impugned office order dated 28.11.2023 (Annexure P-1), since the same has been issued in violation of clause 8 and 16.1 of the transfer policy framed by the State Government.

(ii) That writ of mandamus may kindly be also issued, directing the respondents to allow the petitioner to continue to work at the present place of posting i.e. HP PWD Sub Division Holi under B&R Division HP PWD, Bharmour, District Chamba, H.P. and if necessitated, transfer the petitioner to the station of his choice after seeking the option of five stations of his choice as per the provision contained in Clause 16.1 of the transfer policy framed by the State Government vide Office Memorandum No.PER (AP-B)E (3)-17/2012, dated 10th July, 2013.”

4. The petit