1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA COPC No. 644 of 2026 Decided on: 10.08.2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------------Rajinder Kumar …..Petitioner Versus Abhishek Jain and others .....Respondents -------------------------------------------------------------------------Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Vikas Rathore, Advocate. For the Respondents: Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General. -------------------------------------------------------------------------Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that codal formalities have been completed by the petitioner in as much as petitioner has deposited his share of NPS amount. 2. Learned Deputy Advocate General has placed on record office instructions dated 05.08.2026 from Executive Engineer, Baijnath Division of H.P.P.W.D conveying passing of speaking order on 11.06.2026 and also forwarding/ submission of pension case of the petitioner to the office of Accountant General (A & E) H.P. through HRMS portal vide office letter dated 30.07.2026. The copy of office letter dated 30.07.2026 has also been appended alongwith the office instructions. 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2

3. Taking note of the above, the present proceedings are closed with liberty to the petitioner to seek appropriate remedy for the redressal of his surviving grievance in accordance with law at an appropriate stage if necessity so arises, in future. Notice issued to the respondents are discharged. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua August 10, 2026 Judge yogesh

1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA COPC No. 644 of 2026 Decided on: 10.08.2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------------Rajinder Kumar …..Petitioner Versus Abhishek Jain and others .....Respondents -------------------------------------------------------------------------Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Vikas Rathore, Advocate. For the Respondents: Ms. Menka Raj Chauhan, Deputy Advocate General. -------------------------------------------------------------------------Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that codal formalities have been completed by the petitioner in as much as petitioner has deposited his share of NPS amount. 2. Learned Deputy Advocate General has placed on record office instructions dated 05.08.2026 from Executive Engineer, Baijnath Division of H.P.P.W.D conveying passing of speaking order on 11.06.2026 and also forwarding/ submission of pension case of the petitioner to the office of Accountant General (A & E) H.P. through HRMS portal vide office letter dated 30.07.2026. The copy of office letter dated 30.07.2026 has also been appended alongwith the office instructions. 1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes. 2

3. Taking note of the above, the present proceedings are closed with liberty to the petitioner to seek appropriate remedy for the redressal of his surviving grievance in accordance with law at an appropriate stage if necessity so arises, in future. Notice issued to the respondents are discharged. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. Jyotsna Rewal Dua August 10, 2026 Judge yogesh