2026:HHC:4610 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.1160 of 2026 Decided on: 26.02.2026 Manjeet Kaur … Petitioner Versus State of H.P. & another … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 ____________________________________________________ _ For the petitioner: Ms. Tara Devi, Advocate, vice Mr. Prem P. Chauhan, 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 respondents. 2. Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has filed representation (Annexure P-5), dated 27.08.2025, with the respondent–Department and this petition be disposed of by directing the Competent Authority to take appropriate decision thereupon within some time bond period in light of the averments made therein. 3. This Writ Petition is accordingly disposed of with the direction that the representation filed by the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority in light of the averments made therein within a period of eight weeks from today. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge February 26, 2026 (Rishi) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?