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HP High Court Quashes HIMUDA CEO Appointment, Orders Fresh Selection
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🗓 05 Sep 2026, 02:33 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has invalidated the appointment of the CEO of the Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) and directed the administration to complete a fresh selection process within two weeks.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a significant ruling regarding the administrative leadership of the state's urban development body. The bench quashed the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA), deeming the previous selection process invalid.
In its order, the court directed the concerned authorities to initiate a fresh selection process for the CEO position. The administration has been given a strict timeline of two weeks to complete this new recruitment procedure, ensuring that the post is filled through a legally compliant method.
This judicial intervention highlights the court's role in overseeing statutory appointments within the state. The decision aims to restore transparency and fairness in the selection of key officials for HIMUDA, which plays a crucial role in the urban planning and development of Himachal Pradesh.
In its order, the court directed the concerned authorities to initiate a fresh selection process for the CEO position. The administration has been given a strict timeline of two weeks to complete this new recruitment procedure, ensuring that the post is filled through a legally compliant method.
This judicial intervention highlights the court's role in overseeing statutory appointments within the state. The decision aims to restore transparency and fairness in the selection of key officials for HIMUDA, which plays a crucial role in the urban planning and development of Himachal Pradesh.