Urmila Dei v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.26397 of 2022 Urmila Dei ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

20.10.2022 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 appearing for the Opp. Parties.

3. The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- "It is therefore prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue a Rule Nisi in the nature of a writ of mandamus, calling upon the Opp. parties more particularly the Opp. party No.3 to show cause as to why it shall not be commanded to sanctioned and disburse the pensionary retiral benefits of the petitioner's husband within a stipulated period; And if the Opp. parties fail to show cause or show insufficient or false cause make the said rule absolute;

And further be pleased to issue other order/orders, direction/directions as would be deem fit and proper;

And pass such other order/ orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case;

And for this act of kindness the Petitioners are in duty bound shall ever pray."

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4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting her grievances, the Petitioner has filed an application at Annexure-3 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.3, 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.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