2026:HHC:4502 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 1758 of 2026 Decided on : 26.02.2026 Sh. Surat Singh …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 : Ms. Babita Chauhan, Advocate, vice Mr. A.K. Gupta, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) As the petitioner has approached the Court directly without first approaching the competent Authority, this petition is disposed of with the observation that in case any representation is preferred by the petitioner on the issue raised in the petition, then let the same be decided by the Authority concerned expeditiously and preferably within a period of 12 weeks as from the date of receipt thereof. Pending 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:4502 miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge February 26, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)