IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 17448/2026 Decided on: 06.10.2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vijay Kumar & Ors. …..Petitioners Versus State of H.P. and Ors. .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Parav Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents: Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Notice. Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, learned Deputy Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. Petitioners’ grievance is that their representation dated 17.05.2026 (Annexure P-13) seeking applicability of Om Parkash Vs. State of H.P. and Ors2. has not been decided till date by the respondents/competent authority. Learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners would be content, in case, respondents/competent authority are directed to consider and decide the aforesaid representation, in accordance with law, within a time bound manner. 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 CWP No. 7602/2010 decided a/w connected matters on 02.05.2012 2 Having regard to the above submissions, but without examining the merits of the matter, 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 petitioners. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 06th October, 2026 rohit