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2026:HHC:3809 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
CWP No.2010 of 2026 Decided on: 24.02.2026 Om Prakash … Petitioner Versus The State of H.P. and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 ____________________________________________________
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For the petitioner: Ms. Anuja Mehta, Advocate, vice Mr. Vishwa Bhushan, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rajat Chauhan, learned Assistant Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.
2. The prayer of the petitioner is that in light of the fact that he has already completed more than three years of service at his present place of posting, i.e. GSSS Aura, District Chamba, H.P., as TGT (Arts), which station stands declared as a difficult area, the petitioner be transferred outside the said area. Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has already filed a representation in this regard, copy whereof is appended with the petition as Annexure P/2.
3. In light of the fact that in terms of the averments made in the petition, the petitioner has already completed his normal tenure of posting at the present station, this petition is disposed of with the direction that the petitioner be transferred to some other 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?
2 2026:HHC:3809 station by the Authority concerned by passing appropriate order on the representation of the petitioner within a period of four weeks from today. While ordering the transfer, the element of academic session can be taken into consideration by the Authority concerned. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any also stand disposed of accordingly.
(Ajay Mohan Goel)
Judge February 24, 2026 (Rishi)