2026:HHC:5423 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 2267 of 2026 Decided on : 03.03.2026 Asha Devi …Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Munish Datwalia, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General and Ms. Leena Guleria, Deputy Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rajat Chauhan, learned Assistant Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has filed representation (Annexure P-4) with regard to the issues raised in the petition, but the same has not been decided by the Authority concerned till date. 3. Accordingly, as prayed for, this petition is disposed 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:5423 of with the direction that let representation (Annexure P-4) of the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority, in the light of the averments contained therein, by passing a speaking order, within a period of 12 weeks’ from today, in accordance with law. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge March 03, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)