JUDGMENT :

Ranjan Sharma, J.

In terms of the previous order dated 04.01.2024, the records leading to the issuance of the transfer orders were sent and photocopy was retained by this Court for records.

2. Admittedly, the transfer of the petitioner, as an Agricultural Development Officer was issued on 21.11.2023, Annexure P-1, transferring him from Seed Store/Seed Grading Centre Bhangrotu, District Mandi to Development Block Shillai, District Sirmaur.

3. This Notification of transfer dated 21.11.2023, Annexure P-1, was assailed on three primary grounds, as mentioned in the orders dated 30.11.2023, which read as under:-

CWP No. 9553 of 2023 & CMP No. 17707 of 2023

Notice. Mr. Rajan Kahol, learned Deputy Advocate General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of respondents. Let reply be filed within three weeks.

2. The petitioner is an Agriculture Development Officer and is posted at Seed Store/Seed Grading Centre Bhangrotu, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Now, as per Notification dated 21.11.2023 (Annexure P1), the petitioner has been transferred to Development Block Shillai, District Sirmour, H.P.

3. The petitioner has assailed the Notification of transfer dated 21.11.2023 (Annex