IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No.4856 of 2026 Decided on 20th April 2026 Jai Krishan …Petitioner Versus The Secretary (Technical Education) Government of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge 1Whether approved for reporting? For the petitioner: Mr. Abhishek Nagta, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) By way of this writ petition, the petitioner has, inter alia, prayed for the following reliefs:- a. “Issue a writ of certiorari or any other appropriate writ, order or direction quashing the impugned transfer order dated 02.04.2026 (Annexure P-2) transferring the petitioner from Government ITI, Jubbal to Government ITI, Tikkar, District Shimla. b. In the alternative, direct the respondents to allow the petitioner to join at Government ITI, Summerkot, District Shimla or Government ITI, Chirgaon, District Shimla or Government ITI, Theog, District Shimla in public interest and in the interest of justice. c. Issue a writ of mandamus directing respondents to grant TA/Joining Time and all other consequential benefits to the petitioner.” 2 2. When this case was listed on 08.04.2026, the following order was passed:- “Having heard learned counsel for the petitioner for some time, this Court is shocked that the petitioner has been able to manage his posting at Jubbal for seven years and now he is peeved by the fact that he has been transferred just to a distance of 28 kilometers. State to explain as to why this favoritism is being shown to certain employees and they are not being transferred to other Districts despite the fact that they hold State Cadre posts. List on 20.04.2026.” 3. Learned Additional Advocate General has handed over a copy of the order dated 18.04.2026, in terms whereof, the petitioner has now been transferred to ITI Chhatrari, District Chamba. 4. In light of this fresh development, learned counsel for the petitioner prays for and is allowed to withdraw the petition. 5. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed as withdrawn, so also pending miscellaneous applications, if any. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge April 20, 2026 (Vinod)