IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.15809 of 2024 Decided on: 06.05.2026 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Satyender Prakash …..Petitioner Versus State of H.P and others .....Respondents ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Coram Ms. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua Whether approved for reporting?

For the Petitioner: Mr. Aman Parth Sharma, Advocate.

For the Respondents: Mr. L.N. Sharma, Additional Advocate General, for respondents No. 1 to 3.

Mr. Rupinder S. Minhas, Advocate, for respondent No.4.

Mr. Pawan Kumar Sharma, Food Supplies Officer-I & Mr. Chaman, Sr. Assistant, O/o Distt. Controller, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, District Mandi, H.P in person.

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Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge A fair price shop was allotted by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Government of Himachal Pradesh in favour of respondent No.4. Petitioner assails this allotment and seeks allotment of shop for himself.

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

2. Heard learned counsel