2026:HHC:34176 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No.13878 of 2026 Date of decision: 13.08.2026 __________________________________________________________ M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog ....Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others ....Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vivek Singh Thakur, Judge Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ranjan Sharma, Judge 1Whether approved for reporting? For the petitioner: Mr. Peeyush Verma, Senior Advocate with Mr. Manik Sethi and Ms. Shabnam, Advocates. For the respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Mr. Raj Negi, Deputy Advocate General. Vivek Singh Thakur, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Raj Negi, learned Deputy Advocate General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner shall be satisfied, in case, respondents are directed to take appropriate decision on the representation of the petitioner dated 30.08.2025 [Annexure P-11], submitted to General Manager, DIC, Una, after supplying requisite certificate dated 22.05.2025 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:34176 [Annexure P-10] issued by Excise and Taxation Department, Una Circle, under Rule 15 of the Rules regarding grant of incentives, concessions and facilities to the Industrial Units in Himachal Pradesh, 2019, as the concerned authority is not taking appropriate decision to recommend the case of the petitioner for refund in consonance with Himachal Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy, 2019 and Rules framed thereunder. 3. Learned Advocate General submits that concerned authority, subject to verification of facts, shall consider the representation as well as claim of the petitioner within the time granted by the Court, in accordance with law. 4. It has been submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that Director Industries, Himachal Pradesh, is the competent authority to take appropriate decision in the matter. 5. Accordingly, Director Industries, Himachal Pradesh, is directed to consider and decide the claim of the petitioner, including representation dated 30.08.2025 [Annexure P-11], by passing a speaking and reasoned order, for making appropriate recommendations as 3 2026:HHC:34176 admissible under Himachal Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy, 2019 and Rules framed thereunder, on or before 15.09.2026. 6. Decision so taken shall also be communicated to the petitioner immediately thereafter. 7. In case, any amount is found admissible to the petitioner, respondents shall ensure to disburse thereof expeditiously as possible, latest by 30.09.2026. 8. Needless to say, for surviving grievance(s), if any, the petitioner shall be at liberty to avail appropriate remedy as permissible under law, including filing of fresh writ petition. 9. Accordingly, the petition is disposed of, in the above terms, so also pending application(s), if any. (Vivek Singh Thakur) Judge (Ranjan Sharma) Judge August 13, 2026 [Bhardwaj]