CWP/19681/2026 on 2 November 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA

CWP No.19681 of 2026

Decided on: 2nd November, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chingu Ram

…..Petitioner

Versus

Himachal Road Transport Corporation and another

.....Respondents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Coram

Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Bonit Thakur, Advocate.

For the Respondents: Mr. Amrit, Advocate vice Mr. Deepak Sharma, Advocate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge

Notice. Mr. Amrit, Advocate vice Mr. Deepak Sharma, learned counsel, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondents.

2. Petitioner’s grievance is that his representation dated 26.08.2026 (Annexure P-4) seeking applicability of Jaggo Versus Union of India & Ors.2, Leela Devi Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others3 and Baldev Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others4 has not

1Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order? Yes.

2 SLP(C) No.5580 of 2024, decided alongwith connected matter on 20.12.2024

3 CWP No.3310 of 2011, decided alongwith connected matters on 12.12.2011

4 CWP No.2711 of 2017, decided on 26.07.2022 High Court of H.P. ::: Downloaded on - 03/11/2026 03:02:09 :::CIS

2 been decided till date by the respondents/competent authority. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner would be content in case the respondents/ competent authority(s) are directed to consider and decide the aforesaid representation in accordance with law within a fixed-time schedule. Learned counsel appearing for the respondents is not averse to this prayer.

3. Having regard to the afore-submissions, but without examining the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents/ competent authority to consider and decide the aforesaid representation of the petitioner (Annexure P-4) in accordance with law as well as taking into consideration the above judgment within a period of six weeks from today. The decision so arrived at shall also be communicated to the petitioner.

The writ petition stands disposed of in the above terms, so also the pending miscellaneous application(s), if any.

Jyotsna Rewal Dua November 02, 2026

Judge Mukesh High Court of H.P. ::: Downloaded on - 03/11/2026 03:02:09 :::CIS