Dr.Avijit Das v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.17535 of 2022 Dr. Avijit Das ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

22.07.2022

01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement Order No (Virtual/Physical) Mode.

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the Opposite Parties.

3. The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- "Therefore, it is, prayed that this Hon'ble Court be graciously pleased to;

(i) Hold and declare that denial of release of Covid Incentive in favour of the petitioner by the opp. Parties No. 3 & 4 as bad, illegal and contrary to law; and thereby (ii) Direct the opp. Parties to forthwith release of upto date Covid Incentive in favour of the petitioner;

(iii) Pass such other order as may be deemed fit and proper in the bonafide interest of justice and fair play; And for this act of kindness the petitioner, as in duty bound, will ever pray."

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4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation on 11.01.2022 at Annexure-7 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.1, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, learned counsel for the Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to Opposite Party No.1 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.1 to take a decision on the above noted petition taking into account Annexure-3, 4 & 8 within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt 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 Sneha