Bamadev Dash v. State

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W. P. (C) No. 4230 of 2009 Bamadev Dash ....

Petitioner Mr. N.Lenka, Advocate -versusState of Orissa and others ....

Opp. Parties Mr.S.N.Das, ASC

CORAM:

THE CHIEF JUSTICE JUSTICE R.K.PATTANAIK Order No.

ORDER

16.03.2022

02. 1. Despite notice having been issued way back on 29th June, 2009 till date no counter affidavit has been filed by any of the Respondents.

2. The grievance of the Petitioner is about non-release of the retiral dues including provident fund, gratuity, pension etc.

3. Earlier the Petitioner had approached the Orissa Administrative Tribunal (OAT) which passed an order dated 9th January, 2008 in O.A. 7617 of 2007 directing the Opposite Party No.3-Collector, Dhenkanal to treat the O.A. itself as an application and pass appropriate orders. It is stated that despite the above order nothing has been done by the Opposite Parties.

4. Mr. Das, learned Addl. Standing Counsel assures the Court that if a time-bound direction is issued to examine the Petitioner's grievance and pass an appropriate order, it will be complied with.

5. It is stated that as a result of bifurcation the districtsthe matter will now be considered by the Collector, Angul. Accordingly, a direction

is issued to the Collector, Angul to examine the Petitioner's grievance as set out in the present petition and after hearing the Petitioner to pass an appropriate reasoned order not later than 2nd July, 2022 and communicate it to the Petitioner not later than 11th July, 2022. If aggrieved by such order, it will be open to the Petitioner to seek appropriate remedies in accordance with law. It is clarified that the Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case.

6. The writ petition is accordingly disposed of.

7. An urgent certified copy of this order be issued as per rules. (Dr. S. Muralidhar) Chief Justice (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge kabita