Binodini Narendra v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.27510 of 2022 Binodini Narendra ....

Petitioner Mr. S.K.Sarangi, Advocate -versusState of Odisha and others ....

Opposite Parties Mr.T.K.Patnaik, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

14.11.2022 02.

1.

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

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned Additional Standing Counsel.

3.

The Petitioner has filed the present writ application with the following prayer:

"The Petitioner, therefore, prays that your Lordships shall graciously be pleased to admit this Writ Petition, issue Rule nisi calling upon the Opposite Parties to show cause a) As to why the Opp.Parties shall not be directed to pay financial assistance to the Petitioner on account of death of her husband late Dr.Minaketan Baliarsingh due to COVID-19 within a period to be stipulated along with interest @ 12% p.a. w.e.f. 01.10.2020 till the date of payment in favour of the Petitioner within the time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.

b) And to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court deem fit and proper;

And on their failure to show cause or showing insufficient cause this Hon'ble Court be pleased to make the said Rule absolute by way of issuance of appropriate Writ or Writs, order or orders in the facts

// 2 // and circumstances of the present case."

4.

Considering the short grievance involved in the present writ application, the Opposite Party No.1 is directed to consider the case of the Petitioner and in the event the Petitioner is eligible to the benefit, she has prayed for then the same be paid in her favour within three months from the date of production of certified copy of this order.

5.

With the aforesaid observation, the writ application is disposed of.

6.

Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per Rules. RKS ( A.K. Mohapatra ) Judge