IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CMP-T No. 182 of 2026 Decided on: 25.6.2026. Shri Nek Ram .…Petitioner. Versus Himachal Road Transport Corporation and anr. … Respondents. …………………………………………………………………………………… Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner. : Ms. Reena Advocate, vice Mr. Sandeep Pandey, Advocate. For the respondents. : Mr. Deepak Sharma, Advocate. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge(Oral) The Court stands informed that one installment of rupees 1,97,532/- has been released in favour of the petitioner on 1.6.2026 and the balance amount of rupees 7,90,129/- shall be paid within a period of six months. This Court is of the considered view that the entire amount needs to be paid to the petitioner forthwith. 2. Learned counsel for the respondent-Corporation submitted that on account of financial constraint, some indulgence be shown to the respondent-Corporation. 3. In view of above, the proceedings are closed but with the observation that the balance amount be released in favour of 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 the petitioner latest by 31.12.2026, be it in installments or in lump-sum. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge 25th June, 2026 (Guleria)