2026:HHC:7782 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 3207 of 2026 Decided on : 19.03.2026 Manoj Kumar and others …Petitioners Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioners : Mr. Aakash Thakur, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) As the petitioners have approached the Court directly without first approaching the competent Authority, this petition is disposed of with the observation that in case independent representations are preferred by the petitioners on the issue raised in the petition, within a period of 4 weeks from today, then the same be decided by the competent Authority, within a period of 12 weeks as from the date of receipt thereof, 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:7782 by passing a speaking order, in accordance with law. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge March 19, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)