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( 2026:HHC:3414 )

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH,

SHIMLA

CWP No. 1501 of 2026

Decided on: 30.01.2026

Pradeep Singh …Petitioner

Versus

State of H.P and others .…Respondents.

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Coram

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Vacation Judge

1Whether approved for reporting?

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For the petitioner: rMr. A.K. Sharma, Advocate.

For the respondents: Mr. Vishwadeep Sharma, Additional

Advocate General.

Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge (Oral)

Mr. Vishwadeep Sharma, learned Additional Advocate

Generahl appears and waives service of notice on behalf of

regspondents.

2. In view of order proposed to be passed, no reply is

called to this petition.

3. The precise grievance of the petitioner in the present

petition is that he has been transferred on the basis of D.O note vide

office order dated 22.01.2026. Learned counsel for the petitioner has

fairly conceded before this court that petitioner has been serving at

the present place of posting since September, 2023. However, the

learned counsel has submitted that his daughter is studying in 8^th

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class and by the end of February, 2026, she has to appear in the final

examination. Further, the learned counsel has stated that the

petitioner has suffered multiple injuries in the accident which took

place in the year 2010 and he remained on medicalH leave for long

time. At present, he has to follow regular check up.

4. Since the petitioner has completed more than two years

at the present place of posting, this Court is of the considered view

that the petitioner does not havet any right to remain at the present

place of posting. However, keeping in view the fact that examination

of his daughter are being commenced in the month of February,

2026, the petitioner is permitted to serve at the present place of

posting till 30.04.2026.

5. The petitioner is at liberty to make representation to the

competent authority to reconsider his transfer orders or posting him

at the nearby places. However, it is made clear that this Court is not

making any observations with respect to concerned transfer order

dated 22.01.2026. It is for the authority to consider the prayer if

made by the petitioner while making representation in accordance

with law.

6. In view of above, the present petition is disposed of with

direction that impugned office order dated 22.01.2026 passed by

respondent No.2 shall remain in abeyance till 30.04.2026 keeping in

view the exams of daughter of the petitioner.

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7. The petition is accordingly disposed of. Pending

miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.

(Jiya Lal Bhardwaj)

Vacation Judge

January 30, 2026

(yogesh)

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