2026:HHC:19054 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 5508 of 2026. Date of decision: 22.05.2026. _____________________________________________________________________________ Dharam Prakash & Ors. ...Petitioners. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors. …Respondents. ____________________________________________________________________________ Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vivek Singh Thakur, Judge. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ranjan Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? 1 _____________________________________________________________________________ For the Petitioners. Mr. Janesh Gupta, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate General with Mr. Gautam Sood, Deputy Advocate General, for the respondents. Mr. Anupam Kashyap, Deputy Commissioner, Shimla, present in person along with record. Mr. Raghav Sharma, Director, Panchayati Raj, Himachal Pradesh, present in person along with record. __________________________________________________________ Vivek Singh Thakur, Judge Learned Deputy Advocate General, in addition to instructions imparted on previous date, i.e., on 21.05.2026, has also placed on record corrigendum dated 21.05.2026, issued by Secretary, Panchayati Raj, Himachal Pradesh, whereby, Jangal Jalsar, which was 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:19054 CWP No. 5508 of 2026 not included in newly created panchayat, has been notified in Gram Panchayat Gadah along with head office at Gadah Kufri. 2. It has been submitted by learned Deputy Advocate General that as per instructions imparted to him, grievance of the petitioners has been redressed, whereas learned counsel for the petitioners submits that major grievance of the petitioner has been redressed, however, there are certain other issues, for which petitioners would make fresh representation and petitioners would be satisfied, if their representation is decided in a time bound manner, in terms of directions passed by the Court. 3. Learned Advocate General submits that in case any representation is preferred by the petitioners within a reasonable period, then the same shall be decided in accordance with law. 4. In aforesaid facts and circumstances, present petition is closed with direction to the petitioners, if so desired, to prefer representation on or before 30.05.2026 and representation so preferred, shall be decided by the competent authority on or before 15.07.2026, by passing a speaking and reasoned order, after giving opportunity of hearing, if so desired. 5. Decision so taken, shall be communicated to the petitioners immediately, after passing of the order. 3 2026:HHC:19054 CWP No. 5508 of 2026 Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (Vivek Singh Thakur), Judge. (Ranjan Sharma), 22nd May, 2026 (susheel) Judge.