1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA COPC No. 540 of 2026 Decided on: 8.5.2026 Sanjeev Kumar … Petitioner Versus Kamlesh Kumar Pant & ors. …Respondents _____________________________ ______________ Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Virender Singh, Judge Whether approved for reporting? ___________________________________________________ For the Petitioner: Mr. Parikshit Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. Tejasvi Sharma, Addl. A.G. Virender Singh, Judge (oral) Notice. Mr. Tejasvi Sharma, learned Addl. A.G. appears and waives service of notice on behalf of respondents. 2. Instructions dated 7.5.2026 have been placed on record, according to which, Departmental Promotion Committee meeting has been convened on 26.2.2026. In the DPC, it has been held that petitioner does not fulfill the eligibility criteria for promotion to the post of Inspector. 3. In view of this, no further action is required to be taken, in the matter. Accordingly, the present petition is disposed of. Notice is discharged. 4. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to approach the competent authority for redressal of his grievances, if so advised. (Virender Singh) Judge 8.5.2026 (Kalpana) 2