IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.6139 of 2023 Decided on: 6th September, 2023 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunil Kaul …..Petitioner Versus H Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. .....Respondent -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Du a Whether approved for rerporting?1 For the Petitioner: Ms. Sheetal Kaul, Advocate.

For the Responodent: Mr. Shivank S. Panta, Advocate.

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Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Notice. Mr. Shivank S. Panta, learned Standing hCounsel, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondent.

2. The petitioner has filed the writ petition for grant of following substantive reliefs:-

“a) That a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ order or directions may kindly be issued directing the respondents to release the revised higher amount of gratuity and leave encashment in favour of the petitioner in terms of the revised pay rules as well as the payment of gratuity (amendment) Act, 2018 alongwith interest @ 9