2026:HHC:20281 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 7618 of 2026 Decided on : 27.05.2026 Rakesh Singh Thakur …Petitioner Versus The State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Raham Tullah, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.P. Singh, Deputy Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. R.P. Singh, learned Deputy Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. As prayed for, this petition is disposed of with the direction that let representation (Annexure P-3) of the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority, in the light of the averments contained therein, by passing a speaking order, within 12 weeks’ from today, in accordance with law. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge May 27, 2026 (Shivank Thakur) 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?