2026:HHC:17517 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 6888 of 2026 Decided on : 18.05.2026 Sh. Vishal Chander …Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?8 For the petitioner : Mr. Mandeep Chandel, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, learned Additional Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. As prayed for, this petition is disposed of with the direction that let representation (Annexure P-3) of the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority, in the light of the averments contained therein, by passing a speaking order, within 12 weeks’ from today, in accordance with law. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge May 18, 2026 (Shivank Thakur) 8Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?