IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 7446 of 2026 Decided on: 13.05.2026 Ravi Kumar …….Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 _____________________________________________________ For the petitioner : Ms. Nandita, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rajat Chauhan, learned Assistant Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that interest of justice would be served, in case, respondents are directed to take a sympathetic call on the representation filed by the petitioner, with regard to the issue raised in this petition, copy whereof is appended with this petition as Annexure P-4, within some reasonable time. 2. Accordingly, without adjudicating on the merit of the case, this petition is disposed of with the direction that let the representation of the petitioner, copy whereof is appended with the petition as Annexure P-4, shall be decided by the competent authority, sympathetically, in light of the contents thereof, within a 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 period of eight weeks from today by adhering to the principles of natural justice. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge May 13, 2026 (narender)