2026:HHC:19571 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 8416 of 2026 Decided on : 25.05.2026 Gian Chand …Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Anil Jaswal, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajpal Thakur, Additional Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rajpal Thakur, learned Additional Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. As the petitioner has approached the Court directly without first approaching the competent Authority, this petition is disposed of with the observation that in case any representation is preferred by the petitioner on the issue raised in the petition, within a period of 4 weeks from today, then the same be decided by the Authority concerned, within a period of 12 weeks as from the date of receipt thereof, by passing a speaking order, in accordance with law. 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:19571 Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge May 25, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)