Laxmidhar Behera v. State Of Odisha
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C)(OAC) No. 838 of 2016 Laxmidhar Behera ....
Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.
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Opposite Parties
CORAM:
JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
ORDER
29.07.2022
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 mentioned in para-6 of this application, this Hon'ble Tribunal be pleased to issue direction to the respondents to release the accrued arrear pension with gratuity to the applicant with effect from the date of retirement.
And this Hon'ble Tribunal be pleased to direct the respondents to release a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- for the deliberate negligence of the respondent for not release of the accrued arrear pension.
And this Hon'ble Tribunal be pleased to pass any other order/direction as deemed fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.
And for this act of kindness the applicant as in duty bound shall ever pray."
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4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-2 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.3, 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.3 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.3 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