Madhab Chandra Das v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.11404 of 2022 Madhab Chandra Das ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Others ....

Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

18.05.2022 1.

1.This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. Order No

2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties.

3. The Writ Petition has been filed with the following prayer:- "(i) a writ of mandamus or an appropriate writ may be issued commanding the opposite parties to immediately convene the Departmental Promotion Committee and consider the case of the petitioner along with other eligible candidates for their promotion to the post of Driver adhering to the provisions of the Odisha Government Drivers of Light Motor Vehicles if any and the petitioner may be given promotion to the post of Driver with all consequential benefits, as he has fulfilled the eligibility conditions enumerated under the provisions of law, within a time to be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court".

4.

He further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation on 23.09.2021 at Annexure-8 to the Writ Petition before the opposite party No.3 but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, he prays that a

// 2 // direction be issued to opposite party no.3 to take a decision on the above noted petition within a specific time period.

5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs opposite party No.3 to take a decision on the above noted petition in accordance with law within a period of three months from the date of production of certified copy of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the petitioner.

6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat