2026:HHC:12117 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 4222 of 2026 Decided on : 17.04.2026 Sh. Rajender Pal …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. Rahul Mahajan, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.P. Singh, Deputy Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. R.P. Singh, learned Deputy Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. In light of the fact that the previous representation was so filed by the petitioner in the year 2024, as prayed for, this petition is disposed of with the observation that in case fresh representation is preferred by the petitioner on the issue raised in the petition, within a period of 4 weeks from today, then the same be decided by the Authority concerned, within a period of 12 weeks as from the date of receipt thereof, by passing a speaking order, in accordance 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:12117 with law. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge April 17, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)