IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.17495 of 2026 Decided on: 5th October, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kishan Chand …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Maan Singh, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Notice. Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, learned Deputy Advocate General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. Petitioner is serving as Senior Assistant in the office of Executive Engineer, Chenab Valley Division of respondent-Public Works Department. It is his case that he has completed normal tenure in the aforesaid tribal area. That his representation preferred on 20.08.2026 (Annexure P-1) has not been decided by the respondents. Petitioner 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 seeks transfer to a station of his preference in accordance with applicable transfer policy. 3. Looking to the limited grievance of the petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of by directing respondent No.2/competent authority to consider and decide the aforesaid representation of the petitioner (Annexure P-1) in accordance with law and keeping in view the applicable transfer policy, within a period of four weeks from today. 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 October 05, 2026 Judge Mukesh