2026:HHC:4109 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 1148 of 2026 Decided on: 25.02.2026 Ashwani Kumar … Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 _____________________________________________________ For the petitioner : Mr. Sidharth Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Ms. Leena Guleria, DAG for respondent No. 1. : Mr. Ramesh Chand Sharma, Advocate for respondent No. 2. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) This petition is disposed of with the observation that in the event of the petitioner making a detailed representation to the competent authority with regard to the issue raised in the writ petition within a period of two weeks from today, the same shall be decided by the competent Authority within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt thereof, in view of the averments contained therein, by passing a speaking order, in accordance with law. It is made clear that this Court has not made any observation as far as the merit of the case are concerned and the same shall be decided by the Authority concerned in accordance with law. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge February 25, 2026 (narender) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?