Orissa High CourtWP(C)/20829/2022disposed off

Jogendra Kumar Mallick v. State Of Odisha

2022-08-24Mr. Justice Biraja Prasanna Satapathy2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No. 20829 of 2022 Jogendra Kumar Mallick ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

24.08.2022

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 humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the case, call for the records and after hearing both the parties pass the following reliefs:- i.

To direct the Opp. Parties to promote the Petitioner to the Sr. Clerk w.e.f. 18.2.2005 against the vacancy meant for S.C category as per roster point.

ii.

To direct the Opposite Parties to promote the Petitioner to the post of Head Clerk from the date when he is eligible for the same against the vacancy meant for S.C category as per roster point with all service and financial benefits. iii.

And pass such other order(s)/direction(s) as may be deemed fit and proper for the interest of justice.

// 2 // And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray."

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed an application at Annexure-10 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.4, 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.4 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.4 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