Jitendriya Panda v. State Of Odisha
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
WPC(OAC) No. 1356 of 2018 Jitendriya Panda ....
Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.
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Opposite Parties
CORAM:
JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
ORDER
09.12.2022
03. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement Order No (Virtual/Physical) Mode.
2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties.
3. The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- "In view of the facts mentioned in para 6 above, the applicant prays for the following relief (s); The Hon'ble Tribunal may be graciously pleased to allow the original application, direct the respondents to step of the pay of the applicant to that of respondent No.4 at the scale of pay of Rs.12,300/- + Grade Pay of Rs.4,200/- as on 01.02.2006 with next date of increment on 01.02.2007 and accordingly the RACP may be granted to him with effect from 01.01.2013 and 2nd ACP from 07.06.2014 to that of respondent No.4 and give him all the consequential, financial benefits with effect from 01.02.2006 and pass such other further order/orders as are deemed just and proper."
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.3, 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.3 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.3 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