Principal Secretary (PWD) to the Govt. of H.P. and others vs. Duni Singh and others CMP(M) No. 1262 of 2024 Item No.7 06.04.2026 Present: Mr. Varun Chandel, Additional Advocate General, for the applicants/State. Mr. Malay Kaushal, Advocate, for respondents No. 1, 2, 4 to 11, 13 and 14. CMP(M) No. 1262 of 2024 The present application has been filed by the State against the judgment dated 3rd August, 2023. Keeping in view the averments made in the application, duly supported by the affidavit of the official, the delay of 165 days in filing the appeal is condoned. No reply is intended to be filed. The application stands disposed of. LPA No.____ of 2026 Be registered. Mr. Malay Kaushal, Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of respondents No. 1, 2, 4 to 11, 13 and 14. None has put in appearance on behalf of respondents No. 3(a) to 3(g) and 12(a)(i) to 12(a)(v), who are the non- applicants in the application for condonation of delay. Keeping in view the fact that they have been duly served in the application, we do not deem it fit to issue fresh notice in the LPA. List on 25th May, 2026. (G.S. Sandhawalia) Chief Justice (Bipin C. Negi) Judge 6TH April, 2026 (Tarun Singh)