IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.6157 of 2026 Decided on: 27th April, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naveen Gupta …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P. and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Abhishek Walia and Ms. Vidushi Sharma, Advocates. For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Ms. Seema Sharma, Deputy Advocate General, for respondent No.1. Ms. Sunita Sharma, Senior Advocate with Mr. Dhananjay Sharma, Advocate, for respondents No.2 to 5. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Petitioner has prayed for grant of following substantive reliefs:- “I. Issuance of writ in the nature of Certiorari for set aside the illegal order of respondents while PDC (Permanent Disconnection) of electricity meter without following the proper procedure, in the interest of justice. II. It is further prayed that writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondents not to disconnect physically electricity connection and also directing the respondents 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2 to restart the electricity bill bearing Consumer ID 100002266598, in the interest of justice.” 2. After arguing for a while, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to avail the statutory remedy available to him in law for the redressal of his grievances. Prayer is accepted. Granting such permission, the present writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua April 27, 2026 Judge Mukesh