The State of Himachal Pradesh and Others Vs. Surya Prabha and Others. Item No. (D-9) CMP(M) No.2399 of 2025 23.02.2026 Present: Mr. Varun Chandel, Additional Advocate General, for the appellants. CMP(M) No.2399 of 2025 Keeping in view the averments made in the application, duly supported by the affidavit of the official, delay of 176 days in filing the appeal is condoned, keeping in view the issue involved, since it would also give a fresh cause of action to similarly situated persons/employees who would seek the benefits of the promotional increments prior to 01.10.2012. 2. The application stands disposed of. LPA No.62 of 2026. 3. Issue notice to the respondents, returnable within four weeks, on taking steps within one week. 4. To come up for consideration on 18.04.2026. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Bipin C. Negi) Judge 23rd February, 2026 (Munish Thakur/Tarun)