Tapaswini Behera v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.26945 of 2022 Tapaswini Behera ....

Petitioner Mr. S.K. Nayak, Advocate -versusState of Odisha & Others ....

Opp. Parties Mr. B.P. Tripathy, AGA

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

11.11.2022 01.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner as well as learned counsel for the State. Perused the record.

3.

The present writ petition has been filed by the petitioner with the following prayers:

"The Petitioner in the aforesaid facts and circumstances therefore prays that the Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the Writ Petition, issue notice to the Opposite Parties and after hearing the parties to this writ petition may further be pleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ directing the Opposite Parties to consider the case of the Petitioner under Annexure-9 in pursuance to Government letter dtd.22.12.2020 under Annexure No.-3 to reengage her as ANM on regular/ contractual / temporary basis and whenever necessary for the ends of justice.

And/ or pass any other order/orders, direction/directions as may be deemed just and proper in favour of the Petitioner."

4.

It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that although the petitioner has filed representation dated 05.09.2022 under

// 2 // Annexure-9 before the Collector & District Magistrate, MayurbhanjOpposite Party No.3, the same is still pending before the said Opposite party and the said Opposite Party has not taken any decision as of now. 5.

Learned counsel for the State submits that he has no objection, if a direction is given to the authorities to consider the grievance petition of the petitioner in accordance with law within a stipulated period of time.

6.

Considering the submissions made by the respective parties, the limited nature of grievance involved in the present writ petition, keeping in view the case of the petitioner, this Court disposes of the writ petition at the stage of admission with a direction to the Collector & District Magistrate, Mayurbhanj -Opposite Party No.3 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 05.09.2022 under Annexure-9 in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order. It is needless to mention here that the representation of the petitioner shall be considered and disposed of by passing a speaking and reasoned order. Any decision so taken on the said representation shall be communicated to the petitioner within a period of two weeks thereafter.

7.

With the aforesaid observation/direction, the writ petition is disposed of.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Debasis