2026:HHC:8671 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWPOA No. 7601 of 2019 Decided on : 24.03.2026 Vivek Sharma and others …Petitioners Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioners : Ms. Shalini Thakur, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General, for respondents No.1 & 2. Mr. Abhishek Nagta, Advocate, for respondent No.3. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that in light of the subsequent developments, the present proceedings be closed, but with liberty to the petitioners either to approach the Court afresh or approach the competent Authority by way of representation. She further submits that in case any representations are preferred by the petitioners, then the 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:8671 Authority be directed to take an appropriate call thereupon, within some time bound period. 2. In light of the prayer so made by learned counsel for the petitioners, these proceedings are closed, without adjudication on merit, in light of subsequent developments, but with the observation that if the petitioners are so advised, they may approach the Court afresh with the surviving grievances or alternatively, they may approach the competent Authority. In case any representations are preferred by the petitioners within a period of 2 weeks from today, then the same be decided by the Authority concerned, within a period of 8 weeks as from the date of receipt thereof, by following the principles of natural justice. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge March 24, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)