IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA CWP No. 17498 of 2026. Decided on : 5 th October, 2026. Vivek Kumar ...Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. & Ors. ....Respondents. Coram: Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Ashok Kumar Verma, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Sikander Bhushan, Dy. 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. 2. Case set up by the petitioner is that his father, late Shri Baldev Ram, was working as beldar in respondent No.4-Public Works Department at its Sub-Division Pangi, District Chamba. He died in harness on 19.01.2004. Petitioner was minor at the time of death of his father. It is his case that on attaining the age of majority and on becoming aware of the scheme for employment on compassionate grounds, he represented on 30.03.2021 (Annexure P-3) seeking compassionate appointment and followed it up with subsequent reminders. Petitioner's grievance is that his 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 representation has not been considered and decided till date by the respondent. 3. Looking to the limited grievance of the petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of with direction to respondent No.2/competent authority to consider petitioner's case seeking employment on compassionate grounds and take it to its logical conclusion within six weeks in accordance with law and applicable policy. Order so passed be also communicated to the petitioner. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 5th October, 2026. (jai)