Debendranath Jena v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No. 20548 of 2022 Debendranath Jena ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

29.08.2022

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:- "Under the above stated facts and circumstance, it is therefore humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court would be graciously be pleased to;

i. direct the Opp. Parties to forthwith extend the benefit of Grade Pay and annual increase remuneration. for the service rendered GURT OF contractual basis from 01.04.2011 to 30.05.2017 pursuant to G.A Department Notification dtd. 12.11.2013 under Annexure-4. ii. Pass such other order(s) as deemed fit and proper in the bonafide interest of justice and fair play for which act of your kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound, ever pray."

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed an application at Annexure-9 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.1, but till

// 2 // 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-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