IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 15474/2026 Decided on: 09.09.2026 Hans Raj …Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Ors. .…Respondents. ……………………………………………………………………………. Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner: Ms. Anuja Mehta, Advocate. For the respondents: Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No.1 to 3. Mr. Tara Chand Chauhan, Advocate for respondent No.4. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J Notice. Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, learned Deputy Advocate General and Mr. Tara Chand Chauhan, learned counsel, accept notice on behalf of the respective respondents. 2. Petitioner’s grievance is that his representation dated 18.07.2026 (Annexure P-3), seeking applicability of Sheela Devi Vs. State of H.P. & Ors.2 has not been decided till date by the respondents/competent authority. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner would be content, in case, 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? yes 2CWPOA No.195 of 2019, decided on 26.12.2019 2 respondents/competent authority are directed to consider and decide the aforesaid representation of the petitioner, in accordance with law, within a time bound manner. Learned Deputy Advocate General has no objection to this prayer. Having regard to the above submissions, but without examining the merits of the matter, the writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents/competent authority to consider and decide the aforesaid representation of the petitioner, in accordance with law as well as taking into consideration the above judgment, within a period of six weeks from today. The order so passed be also communicated to the petitioner. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 9th September, 2026(rohit)