IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.5118 of 2026 Decided on: 13th May, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jai Chand …..Petitioner Versus Union of India and others .....Respondents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Ms. Anchal Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents: None for respondent No.1. Mr. Vikrant Thakur, Advocate, for respondent No.2. Mr. Y.P.S. Dhaulta, Additional Advocate General, for respondents No.3 and 4. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge This writ petition has been filed for the grant of following substantive reliefs:- “A. That writ in the nature of certiorari may kindly be issued & rejection letter dated 06-03-2026 may kindly be quashed & set aside. B. That writ in the nature of mandamus may kindly be issued, directing the respondents to release the entire compensation amount in favour of petitioner along with up-to-date interest. C. That the respondents be directed to pay interest @ 15% per annum to the petitioner on account of delayed payment.” 1 Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes 2 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, at this stage, seeks permission to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to avail appropriate remedy in accordance with law at an appropriate stage for the redressal of petitioner’s grievances. Granting such liberty, the present writ petition is disposed of as withdrawn. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua May 13, 2026 Judge Mukesh