Bonita Lakra v. State Of Orissa

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No. 20357 of 2022 Bonita Lakra ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

12.08.2022

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:- "It is, therefore prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to Admit the writ application and to issue rule Nisi in calling upon the opposite parties to show cause as to why I) The Opp. Parties will not be directed to promote to the Petitioner as higher rank of contable out of turn promotion basis as per letter dated 22.09.1992 under annexure-3 and II) Why the Opp. Parties will not be directed to pay the benefit from the date of her entitlement to get the promotion.

And/or may pass such other writ/writs, order/orders, direction/directions as this Hon'ble Court may think fit and proper for the ends of justice.

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

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4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting her grievances, the petitioner has filed an application at Annexure-5 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.2, 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.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 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