Abhiram Sahu v. State Of Orissa

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

WP(C) No.6197 of 2022 Abhiram Sahu ....

Petitioner Mr. Manas Pati, Advocate -versusState of Odisha and others ....

Opp. Parties Mr.Y.S.P.Babu, A.G.A.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

16.03.2022 01.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode).

2.

The Petitioner has filed this Writ Petition seeking direction to the Opposite Parties to modify the order under Annexure-1 in Pay Band of Rs.57,500/- instead of Rs.49,600/- at the stage of fixation from 15.10.2016 as per ORSP Rules, 2017 in favour of the Petitioner with all consequential benefits, as the same has been extended to similarly situated employees under Annexure-4 by considering the representation under Annexure-5 within a stipulated period. 3.

Mr.M.Pati, learned counsel for the Petitioner contended that similar matter had come up for consideration before this Court in W.P.(C) No.1561 of 2021 (Netrananda Barik and others v. State of Odisha and others), wherein such benefit has been extended to the Petitioner in the said writ petition under Annexure-4. It is

// 2 // contended that since the Petitioner stands in the same footing, the benefit should have been extended in favour of the Petitioner. 4.

Considering the contention raised by learned counsel for the Petitioner and after going through the records, this writ petition stands disposed of directing Opposite Party No.3 to consider the representation of the Petitioner in the light of the order passed by this Court in W.P.(C) No.1561 of 2021 (Netrananda Barik and others v. State of Odisha and others) and taking into consideration Annexure-4, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of two months from the date of production of certified/authenticated copy of this order.

5.

Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per Rules. RKS ( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge