Juli Jena v. Collector, Puri

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.28423 of 2022 Juli Jena ....

Petitioner -versusCollector, Puri ....

Opposite Party

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

01.11.2022 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 appearing for the Opp. Party.

3. The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- "Under the circumstances stated above, it is therefore prayed that your lordships may graciously be pleased to direct the opp. Party to dispose of the representation dated 21.06.2022 and pass an appropriate order to release the exgratia benefit in accordance with law;

And/or pass any other order/orders would be deem fit and proper as facts and circumstances of the case, And for this act of kindness the petitioner shall as in duly bound ever pray."

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting her grievances, the Petitioner has filed an application at Annexure-2 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party, but till

// 2 // date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, learned counsel for the Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to the Opposite Party 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 the Opposite Party 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