2026:HHC:5985 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 1486 of 2026 Decided on : 06.03.2026 Rajeev Kumar and others …Petitioners Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioners : Mr. Ajay Kumar, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) CMP No. 1961 of 2026 In view of the averments made in the application, the same is allowed and delay in refiling the petition is condoned. Application stands disposed of accordingly. CWP No. 1486 of 2026 3. As the petitioners have approached the Court directly without first approaching the competent Authority, this 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:5985 petition is disposed of with the observation that in case any representation is preferred by the petitioners 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 with law. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge March 06, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)