(1.) Notice. Ms. Shubh Mahajan, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondent.
(2.) Learned counsel for the petitioner states that the issue raised in the instant petition is squarely covered by the judgment rendered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal Nos.1557-1564 of 2019, titled as Himachal Road Transport Corporation versus Lekh Ram Etc. Etc., decided on 8/2/2019 (Annexure P-3). This is a matter to be considered and decided by the employer.
(3.) In view of the nature of the order we propose to pass, there is no need to call upon the respondent to file reply.