IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 341 of 2026 Decided on 24th February 2026 Ajay Kumar …Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge 1Whether approved for reporting? For the petitioner: Mr. Vishal Verma, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Faced with the query that why the petitioner has assailed the order passed by the Authority in the month of July, 2024 belatedly, he submits that the petitioner has filed this petition in light of the fact that similar matter is still pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner at this stage submits that the petitioner be allowed to withdraw this petition but liberty be granted to approach the Court afresh after the adjudication made by the Hon’ble Supreme Court if the need so arises. 2 3. Petition is dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty as prayed for. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge February 24, 2026 (Vinod)