IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.5282 of 2024 Decided on: 05.08.2026 Santosh … Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?16 ____________________________________________________ _ For the petitioner: Mr. R.L. Chaudhary, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. R.P. Singh, Deputy Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) As prayed for, this petition is disposed of with the direction that representation (Annexure P-3) filed by the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority within a period of 8 weeks from today in terms of the contents therein. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge August 05, 2026 (Rishi) 16 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.5282 of 2024 Decided on: 05.08.2026 Santosh … Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?16 ____________________________________________________ _ For the petitioner: Mr. R.L. Chaudhary, Advocate. For the respondents: Mr. R.P. Singh, Deputy Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) As prayed for, this petition is disposed of with the direction that representation (Annexure P-3) filed by the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority within a period of 8 weeks from today in terms of the contents therein. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge August 05, 2026 (Rishi) 16 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?