IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 1295 of 2026 Decided on: 02.03.2026 Sh. Mehar Singh …….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 : M/s Anil Kumar God and Rajni Gandhi, Advocates. For the respondents : Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rajat Chauhan, learned Assistant Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. Without making any observation on the merit of the case, this writ petition is disposed of with the direction that in the event of the petitioner filing a representation to the department with regard to the issue raised in the petition within four weeks from today, the same shall be decided by the competent Authority, in light of the averments made therein within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt thereof, by passing a speaking order, in accordance with law. 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?