HP High Court Warns HPU Over CAS Promotions, Stays Govt Salary Cut Order

Shimla, Sept 5: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has taken a strict stand against Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) for not granting promotions under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) before regular appointments. The court warned that if orders are not complied with within two weeks, officials’ salaries and university property may be attached. The next hearing is on September 26.

In a separate case, the High Court stayed a state government order directing recovery of benefits already granted to employees under the Himachal Pradesh Recruitment and Service Conditions Act, 2024. The court observed that benefits given after Supreme Court decisions cannot be withdrawn retrospectively. The next hearing is scheduled for September 18.