IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No.12844 of 2026 Decided on 30th July 2026 Smt. Poonam Kaushal …Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge 1Whether approved for reporting? For the petitioner: Ms. Suchitra Sen, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Rajpal Thakur, Additional Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) By way of this petition, the petitioner has, inter alia, prayed for the following relief:- “That a appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus may kindly be issued, directing the respondents to consider the request of the petitioner for her transfer from GSSS, Bassi to one of the two stations mentioned in Para-1 of the writ petition keeping in view the adverse family circumstances of the petitioner and justice be done.” 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is praying for her adjustment, primarily on the ground that as she has less than two years to retire, as per the transfer policy of the State Government, she has a right to be adjusted 2 at a station of her choice. She further submits that she is also seeking adjustment on account of her family circumstances. She submits that the aged mother of the petitioner, who is suffering from osteoporosis, is staying with her. She states that though she has a brother, but, as he is suffering from neurological issues, therefore, the upkeep of the mother is by the petitioner only. 3. This Court is of the considered view that in light of the fact that the petitioner is to superannuate within two years, it would be in the interest of justice in case she files an appropriate representation to the Authority for her adjustment at some suitable place. In the case of any such representation being filed within two weeks from today, Authority to pass appropriate order thereupon and endeavor be made to adjust the petitioner at a station of her choice, if possible, as learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the stations, which otherwise are mentioned in the petition and which shall mention in the representation are vacant. Representation be decided within two weeks as from the date of the receipt thereof. 3 4. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge July 30, 2026 (Vinod)