2026:HHC:15810 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.7213 of 2026 Decided on: 11.05.2026 Rakesh 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: Mr. Ajeet Singh Saklani, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. Rahul Thakur, Deputy Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rahul Thakur, learned Deputy Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of respondents. 2. As prayed for, this petition is disposed of with the direction that representation (Annexure P-5) filed by the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority within a period of eight weeks from today in terms of the contents therein. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge May 11, 2026 (Rishi) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?