2026:HHC:23273 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 9771 of 2026 Decided on: 19.06.2026 Kartik Sharma …….Petitioner Versus 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. Ankit Dhiman, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rahul Thakur, Deputy Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rahul Thakur, learned Deputy Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respective respondents. As the petitioner has approached the Court directly without firstly approaching the competent Authority, as prayed for, this writ petition is disposed of with the direction that in the event of the petitioner filing a representation with regard to the issue raised in the writ petition to the competent Authority within a period of 4 weeks from today, let the same be decided in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks thereafter, in view of the averments made therein as well as judgments, if any, being relied upon by the petitioner, by passing a speaking order. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge June 19, 2026 (narender) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?