2026:HHC:42866 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA CMPMO No. 511/2026 Decided on: 01.10.2026 Sanjay Kumar …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & ors. ….Respondents ______________________________________________________________ Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Romesh Verma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Rajesh Kumar Parmar, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, Addl. A.G. for respondents No. 1 to 3. Mr. Surinder Saklani, Advocate, for respondents No. 4, 6, 7 and 8. Romesh Verma, Judge (oral) After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner, on instructions, submits that he may be permitted to withdraw the instant petition with liberty to file appropriate proceedings/appeal before the competent authority against the impugned order, excluding the time consumed in filing the 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes. 2 instant petition including listing thereof for the purpose of limitation of filing of an appropriate appeal. His statement is taken on record. Permission is granted. 2 In view of above, the instant petition is dismissed, as having been withdrawn, with liberty, as aforesaid. It is made clear that in case the petitioner files an appropriate application for early disposal of the appeal, the competent authority shall consider the same in accordance with law. Pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (Romesh Verma) 01.10.2026 Judge (pankaj)