IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 1 2532 of 2026 Decided on: 27 .07.2026 Shri Sunil Kumar and others …….Petitioners Versus The State of Himachal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?2 _____________________________________________________ For the petitioners : Mr. Subhash Chander, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rahul Thakur, Deputy Advocate General for respondents No. 1 to 3. : Mr. Manohar Lal Sharma, Advocate for respondent No. 4. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rahul Thakur, learned Deputy Advocate General and Mr. Manohar Lal Sharma, learned Counsel, accept notice on behalf of the respective respondents. As prayed for, this writ petition is disposed of with the direction that the representations made by the petitioners, appended with the writ petition as Annexure P-13, P-15 and P-16 shall be decided by the competent Authority, in light of the averments made therein within a period of 8 weeks from today, by passing a speaking order, in accordance with law. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge July 27, 2026 (narender) 2 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?