Ramesh Chandra Patel v. State Of Odisha
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C)(OAC) No.890 of 2016 Ramesh Chandra Patel ....
Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.
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Opposite Parties
CORAM:
JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
ORDER
25.08.2022
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:- "In view of the facts stated above in para-6, the applicants pray for the following relief(s):- i) To direct the respondents to grant all consequential benefits following from reinstatement which the applicant is entitled to if he would have been in service during the period from 6.04.98 to 5.10.2002.
ii) To direct the respondents to give promotion from the post of Constable to the post of Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police taking into consideration his length of service, work performance and juniors to him has already given promotion to the post of ASI.
iii) And pass such order/orders as may be deemed fit and proper for the interest of justice."
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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-7 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