Ashrit Kumar Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

WP(C) No.17293 of 2022 Ashrit Kumar Pradhan ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Others ....

Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

19.07.2022 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) This Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue Writ / Writs by quashing the order vide order dated 17.08.2021 under Annexure-6 since the same has been passed violating Article 311(2)(b) of constitution of India and Rule-828 read with Appendix49 read with 12(c) of Orissa Police Manual and further be pleased direct Opp. Party No.2 to disposed the petitioner's appeal dated 01.09.2021 under Annexure7 within a stipulated time period". 4.

He further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed an appeal on 01.09.2021 at Annexure-7 to the Writ Petition before the opposite party No.2 but till date nothing

// 2 // has been done in the matter. In such background, he prays that a direction be issued to opposite party no.2 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.2 to take a decision on the above noted petition in accordance with law within a period of two 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