Authority: High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
Order Date: 10 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Sumit Thakur (CWP No.11198 of 2026)
- Respondents: Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) and others
- Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition seeking adjustment of a transfer on medical grounds.
- Background: Under an office order dated 04‑04‑2026, the petitioner was transferred from HRTC's Palampur Unit to the Tara Devi Unit and was relieved in absentia on 27‑04‑2026 (Annexure P‑1). The petitioner filed a representation on 03‑05‑2026 requesting consideration of his medical circumstances (Annexure P‑2).
- Counsel: For the petitioner, Mr. Rajat Kumar, Advocate; for the respondents, Mr. Raman Jamalta, Advocate, who waived service of notice on behalf of the respondents.
- Court’s Observation: The court disposed of the writ petition without examining the merits, focusing solely on procedural direction.
Final Outcome
- The court directs the respondent (HRTC) / competent authority to consider and decide the petitioner’s representation dated 03‑05‑2026 in accordance with law and the applicable transfer policy, within two weeks from the date of the order.
- The decision reached by HRTC must be communicated to the petitioner.
- The writ petition is disposed of in these terms, and any pending miscellaneous applications, if any, are also disposed.
Topics: Employment Transfer, Administrative Law