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Himachal HC Revokes Extension for PWD Chief Engineer
✍️ jeevanutsahnews.in
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 01:47 PM
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has cancelled the extension granted to the Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department. The decision was issued following a recent petition.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court today annulled the extension previously granted to the Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD). The court’s order, issued after reviewing the petition filed by the concerned parties, states that the extension will no longer be valid. The decision effectively restores the original tenure of the Chief Engineer.
The High Court’s ruling comes amid ongoing scrutiny of administrative appointments within the state’s public sector. While the court did not provide detailed reasons for the revocation, it emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory guidelines in the appointment process.
Officials from the PWD have acknowledged the court’s decision and indicated that they will comply with the new directive. No immediate changes to ongoing projects have been announced, but the PWD is expected to adjust its staffing plans accordingly.
The High Court’s ruling comes amid ongoing scrutiny of administrative appointments within the state’s public sector. While the court did not provide detailed reasons for the revocation, it emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory guidelines in the appointment process.
Officials from the PWD have acknowledged the court’s decision and indicated that they will comply with the new directive. No immediate changes to ongoing projects have been announced, but the PWD is expected to adjust its staffing plans accordingly.