IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.6194 of 2026 Decided on: 13.05.2026 Shakshi Kaistha & another … Petitioners Versus The State of Himachal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? ____________________________________________________ _ For the petitioners: Ms. Mamta Garg, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General, for respondents No.1 and 2. Mr. Manohar Lal Sharma, Advocate, for respondent No.3. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rajat Chauhan, learned Assistant Advocate General and Mr. Manohar Lal Sharma, learned Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of respective respondents. 2. As prayed for, this petition is disposed of with the direction that representation (Annexure P-2) filed by the petitioners be decided by the Competent Authority within a period of 12 weeks from today in terms of the contents therein. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge May 13, 2026 (Rishi)