Ananda Prasad Barik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C)(OAC) No.2295 of 2018 Ananda Prasad Barik ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

20.09.2022 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 therefore humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Tribunal may be graciously pleased to allow the original application with a direction to the respondent no.2 to regularize the service period of the applicant w.e.f. 29.02.2000 to 20.05.2007 as a qualifying service period under Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme and give the service benefits with a stipulated period."

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the Petitioner has filed an application dtd.17.05.2016 at Annexure-8 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.2, 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.2 to take a decision on the above noted Petition within a specific time period.

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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 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