IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 8976/2024 Decided on: 24.02.2025 Devender Singh Chauhan & Ors. …Petitioners Versus State of H.P. & Ors. .…Respondents. ………………………………………………………………………………. Coram Hon’ble Ms Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioners: Mr. Mehar Chand Thakur, Advocate. For the respondents: Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General. Jyotsna Rewal Dua , J Even though the reply has not been filed by the respondents, however, with the consent of learned counsel for the parties, the matter is heard at this stage. 2. This writ petition has been filed for the grant of following substantive relief:- “That the respondents may very kindly be directed to pay the salary of the petitioners’ w.e.f. 01.04.2007 to till date with interest @12% per annum in the interest of justice and fair play as per the judgment passed in CWP No.4954/2012 titled as Madan Lal & Others Vs. State of H.P. by this Hon’ble High Court.” 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the issue raised in this petition is squarely covered by the judgment rendered in Madan Lal & Others Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors2. Learned counsel further submitted that the petitioners would be satisfied, in case, respondents/competent authority are directed to consider and decide the cases of the petitioners, in light of the law laid down in the aforesaid judgment, in a time bound manner. Prayer is not opposed by learned Deputy Advocate General. 3. Taking into consideration the above submissions, but without examining the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents/competent authority to consider and decide the cases of the petitioners in light of the aforesaid judgment and in accordance with law within six weeks from today. The order so passed shall also be communicated to the petitioners. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 24th February, 2025(rohit) 2CWP No. 4954/2012 decided on 07.11.2012 alongwith connected matters