Sanjeeb Kumar Das v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.18203 of 2022 Sanjeeb Kumar Das ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

26.07.2022

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:- "Under the above circumstances, it is humbly prayed that the writ Petition may be allowed;

And (A) 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 Clerical Cadre i.e. to Group-C post in terms of the resolution dated 04.06.2020 issued by the Govt. of Odisha in General Administration and Public Grievance Department under Annexure-4 and he may be given promotion to such post at least from the date his junior namely Sri Amiya Ranjan Sethy has got promotion to such post, within a time to be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court;

// 2 // (B) And any other order/orders or direction/directions may be issued so as to give complete relief to the Petitioner.

And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner shall as in duty bound remain ever pray."

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-6 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.3, 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.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 taking into account Annexure-4 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