2026:HHC:39582 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.12470 of 2026 Date of Decision: 16.09.2026 _______________________________________________________ Rakesh Kumar …….Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh & others … Respondents _______________________________________________________ Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Ram Lal Thakur, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Rajan Kahol & Mr. Vishal Panwar, Additional Advocate Generals with Mr. Ravi Chauhan & Mr. Anish Banshtu, Deputy Advocates General. ____________________________________________________ Sandeep Sharma, Judge(oral): Learned counsel representing the petitioner fairly states that during the pendency of present petition part payment has been released qua one bill, whereas certain objections have been raised qua second bill, which shall be removed within stipulated time. Since grouse of the petitioner has been redressed substantially, this court sees no reason to keep the present petition alive and accordingly, same is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to ensure that in the event of removal of objections qua second bill, payment shall be released to the petitioner expeditiously, preferably 1Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:39582 within a period of three months. Ordered accordingly. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (Sandeep Sharma), Judge September 16,2026 (shankar)