IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 1286 of 2026 Decided on: 02.03.2026 Shanta Devi and others … Petitioners Versus The State of H.P. and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 _____________________________________________________ For the petitioners : Mr. Vijay Bir Singh, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General for respondents- State. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) As the petitioners have approached the Court directly without firstly approaching the competent Authority, as prayed for, this writ petition is disposed of with the direction that in the event of the petitioners filing separate representation(s) with regard to the issue raised in the writ petition to the competent Authority within a period of 4 weeks from today, let the same be decided in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks thereafter, in view of the averments made therein as well as judgments, if any, being relied upon by the petitioners, by passing a speaking order. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge March 02, 2026 (narender) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?