IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 13686 of 2026 Decided on : 13.08.2026 Baldev …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 : Ms. Babita Chauhan, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General, for respondents No.1 to 4. Ms. Rekha Thakur, Advocate, for respondent No.5 ___________________________________________________________ Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, learned Additional Advocate General and Ms. Rekha Thakur, learned counsel, accept notice on behalf of respondents No.1 to 4 and respondent No.5 respectively. 2. This petition is disposed of with the direction that in the event of the petitioner approaching the Competent Authority by way of a representation within 4 weeks from today, the same shall be decided by the Competent Authority within 12 weeks as from the date of receipt thereof. This order is being passed in terms of the prayer made by the learned counsel for the petitioner. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) August 13, 2026 (meera) Judge 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?