2026:HHC:43115 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWPOA No. 2621 of 2019 Date of decision: 05.10.2026. Bali Ram ...Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. & others ...Respondents. Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ranjan Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Sandeep Chauhan, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Vishavdeep Sharma, Additional Advocate General. Ranjan Sharma, Judge: Petitioner, had filed a writ petition, CWP No. 202 of 2009 before this Court; and on establishment of State Administrative Tribunal; the matter was transferred to Tribunal; and upon its abolition same has been re-transferred to this Court, as CWPOA No. 2621 of 2019, seeking the following reliefs:- “That the writ of mandamus may be issued and the respondents may be directed to make promotion of the petitioner to the post of Kanungo against the reserved roster meant for 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes -2- the Scheduled Caste category as his name has been duly recommended by the Departmental Promotion Committee with all consequential benefits.” 2. Upon issuance of notice, parties have exchanged their pleadings inter-se. 3. Upon listing of the matter today, Learned Counsel, on instructions of petitioner, states that due to subsequent events, petitioner does not intend to pursue the present proceedings [Statement taken on record]. 4. Prayer being innocuous, is not opposed by Learned State Counsel also. 5. Considering the statement, instant proceedings are closed, alongwith pending applications, if any. (Ranjan Sharma) Judge 5th October, 2026. (kck)