IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 13719 of 2026 Decided on : 13.08.2026 Mahender Singh …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. Vishwa Bhushan, Advocate For the respondents : Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General. ___________________________________________________________ Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, learned Additional Advocate General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. As prayed for, this petition is disposed of with the direction that let representation (Annexure P-11) of the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority within a period of 12 weeks from today in terms of the contents therein. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge August 13, 2026 (meera) 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 13719 of 2026 Decided on : 13.08.2026 Mahender Singh …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. Vishwa Bhushan, Advocate For the respondents : Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, Additional Advocate General. ___________________________________________________________ Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Pushpinder Jaswal, learned Additional Advocate General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents. 2. As prayed for, this petition is disposed of with the direction that let representation (Annexure P-11) of the petitioner be decided by the Competent Authority within a period of 12 weeks from today in terms of the contents therein. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge August 13, 2026 (meera) 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?