2026:HHC:13079 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 5862 of 2026 Decided on : 23.04.2026 Anil Kumar …Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Umesh Kanwar, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajpal Thakur, Additional Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rajpal Thakur, learned Additional Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. The petitioner is aggrieved by office order dated 08.12.2025 (Annexure P-6), in terms whereof, the request of the petitioner for his transfer from his present place of posting was dismissed on the ground that the transfer of the petitioner during mid academic session would adversely affect the studies 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:13079 of the students. 3. In light of the fact that the petitioner has been serving at the present station since 2020, his request for transfer cannot be ignored by the Authority on the ground that he is serving in a soft area. The petitioner having served at the present station for almost 6 years, now deserves to be moved out from said station and in light of the fact that he is physically disabled, he also deserves his adjustment in terms of the Policy. 4. Therefore, this petition is disposed of with the direction that a fresh call shall be taken on the request of the petitioner for his transfer when transfers are effected in the Education Department. Due consideration be given to the stations to which the petitioner is seeking transfer, provided they are vacant. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge April 23, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)