Nalini Prava Meher v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.12181 of 2022 Nalini Prava Meher ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Others ....

Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

19.05.2022 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 consider the case of the petitioner for promotion to the rank of Public Health Extension Officer (PHEO) and thereafter she may be given promotion to the post of Public Health Extension Officer (PHEO) as she has fulfilled the eligibility conditions enumerated under the Rules / guidelines meant for promotion to the rank of Public Health Extension Officer (PHEO) with all consequential benefits, within a time to be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court".

4.

He further submits that through highlighting her grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation on 05.01.2022 at Annexure-4 to the Writ Petition, before the opposite party No.2 but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, he prays that a direction be issued to opposite party no.2 to take a

// 2 // 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.2 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