2026:HHC:20902 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 8741 of 2026 Decided on : 01.06.2026 Uploaded on: 01.06.2026 Smt. Surbala Negi …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 : Ms. Ridhima Karol, Advocate, vice Mr. Vinay Mehta, Advocate. For the respondents : Ms. Leena Guleria, Deputy Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Ms. Leena Guleria, 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-1) of the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority, in the light of the averments contained therein, by passing a speaking order, within a period of 04 weeks’ from today, in accordance with law. Pending miscellaneous 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:20902 application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge June 01, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)