Orissa High CourtWPC(OAC)/3212/2018disposed off

Amarbar Mallick v. State Of Odisha

2022-09-26Mr. Justice Biraja Prasanna Satapathy2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C)(OAC) No.3212 of 2018 Amarbar Mallick ....

Petitioners -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

26.09.2022 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:- "Under the above circumstances, it is humbly prayed that the Original Application may be allowed and necessary direction may be made to the respondents to reckon the seniority of the applicant at least on notional basis with effect from 14.12.2006 instead of 16.2.2008 and thereafter to consider his case for promotion to the post of VLW with effect from the date his juniors have got promotion to the post of VLW simply because they were appointed in 2006 with all consequential benefits within a time to be stipulated by this Hon'ble Tribunal or in the alternative, any other order/orders or direction/directions may be issued so as to give complete relief to the applicant."

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the Petitioner has filed an application at Annexure-9 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.2, but till

// 2 // 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.2 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.2 to take a decision on the above noted petition in accordance with law within a period of two (2) 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