( 2026:HHC:3414 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 1501 of 2026 Decided on: 30.01.2026 Pradeep Singh …Petitioner Versus State of H.P and others .…Respondents. ______________________________________________________ Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Vacation Judge 1Whether approved for reporting? ……………………………………………………………………………… For the petitioner: Mr. A.K. Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Vishwadeep Sharma, Additional Advocate General. Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge (Oral) Mr. Vishwadeep Sharma, learned Additional Advocate General appears and waives service of notice on behalf of respondents. 2. In view of order proposed to be passed, no reply is called to this petition. 3. The precise grievance of the petitioner in the present petition is that he has been transferred on the basis of D.O note vide office order dated 22.01.2026. Learned counsel for the petitioner has fairly conceded before this court that petitioner has been serving at the present place of posting since September, 2023. However, the learned counsel has submitted that his daughter is studying in 8th 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes 2 class and by the end of February, 2026, she has to appear in the final examination. Further, the learned counsel has stated that the petitioner has suffered multiple injuries in the accident which took place in the year 2010 and he remained on medical leave for long time. At present, he has to follow regular check up. 4. Since the petitioner has completed more than two years at the present place of posting, this Court is of the considered view that the petitioner does not have any right to remain at the present place of posting. However, keeping in view the fact that examination of his daughter are being commenced in the month of February, 2026, the petitioner is permitted to serve at the present place of posting till 30.04.2026. 5. The petitioner is at liberty to make representation to the competent authority to reconsider his transfer orders or posting him at the nearby places. However, it is made clear that this Court is not making any observations with respect to concerned transfer order dated 22.01.2026. It is for the authority to consider the prayer if made by the petitioner while making representation in accordance with law. 6. In view of above, the present petition is disposed of with direction that impugned office order dated 22.01.2026 passed by respondent No.2 shall remain in abeyance till 30.04.2026 keeping in view the exams of daughter of the petitioner. 3 7. The petition is accordingly disposed of. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (Jiya Lal Bhardwaj) Vacation Judge January 30, 2026(yogesh)