2026:HHC:12869 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 5109 of 2026 Decided on : 22.04.2026 Maninder Kumar …Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Ashok Kumar Verma, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rahul Thakur, Deputy Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rahul Thakur, learned Deputy Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. As prayed for, this petition is disposed of with the direction that let representation (Annexure P-8) of the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority, in the light of the averments contained therein, by passing a speaking order, within a period of 12 weeks’ from today, in accordance with law. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge April 22, 2026 (Shivank Thakur) 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?