The Central government on Wednesday cleared the appointment of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan as the acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Justice Chauhan will take over as acting Chief Justice upon retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Rajiv Shakhder on October 18.
A notification to this effect was published on the website of Ministry of Law and Justice.
"In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 19.10.2024 consequent upon retirement of Shri Justice Rajiv Shakdher, Chief Justice, Himachal Pradesh High Court on 18.10.2024," the notification stated.
On September 17, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the name of Justice GS Sandhawalia as the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Justice Sandhawalia is currently serving as the judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court.
The recommendation is yet to be cleared by the Central government.
[Read Notification]