Suvashree Patra v. State Of Orissa
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No. 21219 of 2022 Suvashree Patra ....
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:- "The Petitioner therefore prays that your Lordships may graciously be pleased to direct the Opp. Parties to modified the grade pay to Rs. 5400/- instead of Rs.4800/- at the stage of 2nd financial up gradation w.e.f.01.01.2013 in favour of the petitioner, as has been sanctioned in favour of the similar employee under annexure-3 with all consequential benefits within a stipulated time by considering representation under Annexure-4 And pass such order/directions as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper. 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-4 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.1, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background,
// 2 // 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 the fact that the person similarly situated has been extended with the benefit pursuant to the order passed by the learned Tribunal in O.A. No.2484 of 2018 under Annexure-3 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