Mahesh Chandra Mohaptra v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C)(OAC) No.1555 of 2016 Mahesh Chandra Mohapatra ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

25.08.2022

02. 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:- "In view of the facts mentioned in Para-6 above, the applicant prays for the following relief(s):- (i) The Original Application be allowed;

(ii) The Order dt.19.7.2003 issued by Respondent No. 1 under Annexure-10 be quashed/set-aside; (iii) The Respondents be directed to treat the Applicant as regular service from 24.12.1982 as per Order dt.8.11.2001 issued by Respondent No. 2 under Annexure-9;

(iv) The Respondents be directed to grant all consequential benefits to Applicant treating his regular appointment as 24.12.1982 including promotion;

(v) Such other order/orders be passed granting complete relief to applicant."

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4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed an application at Annexure-11 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.1, 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.1 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.1 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