2026:HHC:6277 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 2662 of 2026 Decided on : 09.03.2026 Sh. Dheeraj Katoch …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. Jeevesh Sharma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rahul Thakur, Deputy Advocate General, for the respondents. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rahul Thakur, learned Deputy Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in light of the fact that the petitioner has completed his normal tenure at tribal area, the petitioner be allowed to file a representation to the Authority, with direction to the Authority to decide the same expeditiously. 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:6277 3. Accordingly, this petition is disposed of with the direction that in case any representation is preferred by the petitioner on the issue raised in the petition, within a period of 2 weeks from today, then the same be decided by the Authority concerned, within a period of 8 weeks as 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 09, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)