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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
CWP No.15212 of 2026
Decided on: 1st September, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neeraj Kumari
…..Petitioner
Versus
State of H.P. and others
.....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Ajeet Singh Saklani, Advocate.
For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Mr. Sikander Bhushan, Deputy Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge
Notice. Mr. Sikander Bhushan, learned Deputy Advocate General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents.
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Petitioner feels aggrieved against order dated 25.08.2026 (Annexure P-1), whereby she has been transferred from GMS Sandyar, under complex GSSS Chhat, District Bilaspur to GSSS Khunachi, District Mandi against vacancy. The distance between the aforesaid two stations is stated to be 120 kilometers. Admittedly, the
1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes.
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petitioner has completed her normal tenure at GMS Sandyar. Learned counsel for the petitioner, however, submits that the petitioner had undergone a major spinal cord surgery in the recent past and on that account, it will be difficult for her to travel such a long distance and will in turn create domestic problems for her.
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In view of above, this writ petition is disposed of reserving liberty to the petitioner to represent to respondent No.2/competent authority seeking her adjustment. In case such a representation is so made within a week, the same shall be considered and decided in accordance with law and transfer policy as also keeping in view the medical problem statedly faced by the petitioner, within two weeks thereafter. The decision so arrived at shall also be communicated to the petitioner.
The writ petition stands disposed of in the above terms, so also the pending miscellaneous application(s), if any.
Jyotsna Rewal Dua September 01, 2026
Judge Mukesh