IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 6910 of 2024 Decided on: 12.05.2026 Lalit Pathak …..Petitioner Versus Deputy Commissioner Mandi and others ..Respondents -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

For the Petitioner: Mr. S unil Mohan Goel, Senior Atdvocate with Mr. Abhinav Mohan Goel, Advocate.

For the Respondents: Ms. Seema Sharma, Deputy Advocate General for respondents No. 1 to 4.

C Ms. Salochna Rana, Advocate, for respondents No. 5 & 6.

Mr. Narender Guleria, Advocate, for respondent No.7.

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Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Judge Petitioner has questioned the No Objection Certificate (NOC) dated 24.06.2024 issued by the respondent- Public Works Department in favour of respondent No.7 for setting up and running a petroleum retail outlet over the land comprised in Khata Nos. 62 & 69, Khatauni Nos. 73 & 66 and Khasra No. 317/1 Major District Road 76 Shimla-Mandi (via Tatapani) at Village and Post Office, Baggi, Tehsil Balh, District Mandi, H.P. In

Whether reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to se