IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Ex. Petition No.69 of 2026 in CWP No.9409 of 2024 Decided on: 08.01.2026. Ishwar Dutt Uppadhyaye … 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. V.B. Verma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Issue notice. Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, learned Additional Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. In light of the fact that the representation already stands decided in favour of the petitioner, this petition is disposed of with the direction that monetary benefits be released in favour of the petitioner within three months from today. Liberty is granted to the petitioner to file an application for the revival of these proceedings if needful is not done by the Department concerned. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge January 08, 2026 (Vinod) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?