IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 16209/2026 Decided on: 18.09.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ram Rattan …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & Ors. .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. R.K. Dogra, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Y.P.S. Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Notice. Mr. Y.P.S. Dhaulta, learned Additional Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. Petitioner’s grievance is that his representation dated 23.10.2025 (Annexure P-3) seeking applicability of Sanjay Kumar Versus 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 the respondents/competent authority(s) are directed to consider and decide the aforesaid representation in accordance with law 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 CWPOA No. 5536/2020, decided alongwith connected matter on 01.11.2023 2 within a time bound manner. Learned Additional Advocate General has no objection to this prayer. Having regard to the above submissions, but without examining the merits of the matters, this 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 application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 18th September, 2026 rohit