IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA CWP No. 17394 of 2026. Decided on : 5 th October, 2026. Hardyal Singh ...Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. & Ors. ....Respondents. Coram: Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Rakesh Kumar Dogra, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Sikander Bhushan, Dy. Advocate General, for respondents No.1 to 3. Mr. Dikken Kumar, Advocate, for respondent No.4. Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Petitioner feels aggrieved against office order dated 17.10.2023 rejecting his case for grant of pension on the ground that petitioner does not have requisite qualifying service required for the purpose. 2. After arguing for a while, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner may be permitted to withdraw this writ petition with liberty to file afresh in accordance with law with appropriate pleadings and relief. 3. Granting such permission, the petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua Judge 5th October, 2026. (jai) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?