CWP/19316/2026 on 30 October 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA

CWP No. 19316/2026

Decided on: 30.10.2026 Jang Bahadur

…..Petitioner

Versus State of H.P. & Ors.

.…Respondents. …………………………………………………………………………….

Coram

Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1

For the petitioner: Mr. Arhant Mahajan, Advocate.

For the respondents: Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General, for the respondents-State.

Jyotsna Rewal Dua, J

Notice. Mr. L.N. Sharma, learned Additional Advocate General, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents The petitioner has submitted a representation to the respondents seeking pension consequent upon his retirement on 01.11.2024. In terms of the Finance Department notification dated 04.05.2023, the petitioner also claims arrears of pension with effect from 01.11.2024 onwards. His grievance is that the said representation dated 16.11.2024, followed by a reminder dated 07.01.2026 (Annexure P-7), have not yet been considered and decided by the respondents. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner would be content, in case, the respondent/competent authority is directed

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to consider and decide the aforesaid representation of the petitioner, in accordance with law, within a time bound manner. Looking to the limited grievance of the petitioner, the instant petition is disposed of by directing the respondents/competent authority to consider and decide the aforesaid representation of the petitioner, in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from today. The order so passed be also communicated to the petitioner. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.

Jyotsna Rewal Dua

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