IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No.1687 of 2026 Decided on 25th February, 2026 Sham Lal …Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge 1Whether approved for reporting? For the petitioner: Mr. Surender Verma, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) This petition is disposed of with the direction that in case any representation has been preferred by the petitioner with regard to the issue agitated in this petition to the competent Authority within a period of four weeks from today, let the same be decided in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks thereafter, in view of the averments made therein, by passing a speaking order. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge February 25, 2026 (Vinod)