Durga Prasad Satapathy v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTACK

W.P.(C) No.17087 of 2022 Durga Prasad Satapathy ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opp. Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

27.7.2022

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

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner.

3. The petitioner has filed this writ petition with the following prayer:- "To direct the Opposite Parties to show cause as to why they shall not be directed to release the Gratuity amount by calculating the period from initial appointment of retirement and if the Opp.

Parties do not show cause of show insufficient cause then issue a writ of mandamus in nature thereby directing to the concerned Opp. Parties to release Gratuity amounts by calculating the period from initial appointment to retirement within a stipulated period.

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The Petitioner has moved before Opposite Party No.2 seeking redressal of his grievances as made in the representation under Annexure-3 to the Writ Petition.

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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 representation of the petitioner in accordance with law within a period of three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order and communicate the result thereof to the Petitioner.

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With the aforesaid observation and direction the Writ Petition is disposed of.

(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge sangita