HP High Court Orders Immediate Exit of PWD Engineer-in-Chief, Cancels Extension

The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday quashed the extension granted to the PWD Engineer-in-Chief and ordered the officer to vacate the post immediately. The decision follows a petition filed by the state government alleging procedural lapses in the renewal process. In its ruling, the court highlighted that the extension was granted without proper consultation with the relevant authorities and violated statutory guidelines. The move is expected to prompt a reshuffle in the state’s public works department and may lead to a fresh appointment process.