IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.7962 of 2026 Decided on: 29.05.2026 Mangat Ram … Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? ____________________________________________________ _ For the petitioner: Ms/ Afreen Kaushal, Advocate, vice Mr. Vishwa Bhushan, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. R.P. Singh, Deputy Advocate General. For respondents No.1 to 3. Mr. Rangil Singh, Advocate, for the respondent No.4. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. R.P. Singh, learned Deputy Advocate General and Mr. Rangil Singh, learned Counsel, accept notice on behalf of respective respondents. 2. As prayed for, this petition is disposed of with the direction that representation (Annexure P-5) filed by the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority within a period of eight weeks from today in terms of the contents therein. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge May 29, 2026 (Rishi)