IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA CWP No. 16233 of 2026. Decided on : 8 th October , 2026 Ramesh Chand Dhiman ...Petitioner. Versus HPTDCL & Anr. ....Respondents. Coram: Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Manohar Lal Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Shivank Singh Panta, Advocate. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Grievance of the petitioner was noticed in the following order passed in this writ petition on 18.09.2026:- “Notice. Mr. Shivank S. Panta, learned counsel, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents. Petitioner’s case is that admittedly an amount of Rs.8,25,183/- still remains payable to the petitioner by the respondents towards arrears of his pension and dearness relief. Petitioner is presently 80 years of age as per his affidavit. He is still awaiting release of his due benefits. Let the remaining liability due towards the petitioner be liquidated by the respondents alongwith admissible interest by the next date of hearing. List on 08.10.2026. In view of above order, CMP No.24145 of 2026 to stand disposed of.” 2. Today, learned counsel for the respondents has placed on record office letter dated 07.10.2023 and on that basis submits that the 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 remaining retiral benefits due and admissible to the petitioner have now been ordered to be released. 3. Taking note of the aforesaid document, the proceedings are closed. Liberty is, however, reserved to the petitioner to seek appropriate remedy for the redressal of his surviving grievances, if any, in accordance with law. 4. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also to stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 8th October, 2026. (jai)