Durga Prasad Dash v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

WP(C ) NO.23399 OF 2022 Durga Prasad Dash ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Others ....

Opp. Parties COROM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

12.10.2022 Order No 1.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode.

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner.

3.

The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- "to direct the opp. party more particularly opp. party No.3 to show cause as to why the letter dated 18.7.2019 under Annexure-8 & letter dated 16.12.2019 under Annexure-11 should not be quashed, thereby declaring the petitioner entitled to grade pay of Rs.5400/- under 3rd RACP and if the opp. parties fail to show cause and/or show insufficient cause, make the said Rule absolute, in the interest of justice.

4.

He further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation under Annexure-12 to the Writ Petition, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, he 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

// 2 // the above noted petition in accordance with law within a period of three months from the date of production of certified copy 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 sangita