IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No.1722 of 2026 Decided on 25th February, 2026 Usha Rani and others …Petitioners Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge 1Whether approved for reporting? For the petitioner: Mr. Manoj Rana, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Issue notice. Mr. Rajat Chauhan, learned Assistant Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. This petition is disposed of with the direction that in the event of the petitioners approaching the Authority by way of filing independent representation within four weeks from today, then, let them be decided in accordance with law by the authority within twelve weeks as from the date of the receipt thereof. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge February 25, 2026 (Vinod)