2026:HHC:4991-DB IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 2636 of 2021 Decided on : 28.02.2026 Sh. Jagdish Chand and others …Petitioners Versus The State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioners : Ms. Babita Chauhan, Advocate, vice Mr. A.K. Gupta, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that in light of the fact that much water has flown since the case of the petitioners was not favourably considered by the Department on account of the inability of the Finance Department to concur with the proposal, the petitioners be allowed to withdraw the petition, with liberty to take up the matter afresh with the Authority concerned, if so advised, under changed 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:4991-DB circumstances. 2. The petition is allowed to be withdrawn, with liberty, as prayed for. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge February 28, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)