IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No.2721 of 2020 Decided on: 1st September, 2026 Madan Lal ....Petitioner versus State of H.P. and others ...Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr.Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Mr. Arush Matlotia, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. R.P. Singh, Deputy Advocate General. Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, Judge (Oral) Learned Deputy Advocate General has produced a communication dated 29.08.2026 issued by the Executive Engineer, HPPWD Division, Bharmour, District Chamba, H.P. and affidavit dated 24.08.2026 sworn by the petitioner. The same are taken on record. 2. A perusal of the affidavit reveals that the petitioner has given in writing to withdraw the present petition. 3. In view of this, the present petition is dismissed as withdrawn, so also the pending applications, if any. ( Jiya Lal Bhardwaj ) 1st September, 2026 Judge (naveen) 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?