Orissa High CourtWPC(OA)/927/2016disposed off

Tumulu Kedar v. State Of Odisha

2022-07-25Mr. Justice Biraja Prasanna Satapathy2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C)(OA) No.927 of 2016 Tumulu Kedar ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

25.07.2022

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 State-Opp. Parties.

3. The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- "In view of the facts mentioned in the foregoing paragraphs, the applicant prays for the following relief(s):- (i) The Hon'ble Tribunal be pleased to declare and direct that the impugned order of punishment, Annexure-5 passed by the Respondent No. 2 against the applicant is illegal, unconstitutional and unsustainable in law and the Hon'ble tribunal be pleased to quash the same; and (ii) The Hon'ble tribunal on such basis be pleased to direct that the applicant is entitled to be reinstated in service and he shall be given all service and financial benefits as due and admissible to him; and

// 2 // (iii) The Hon'ble Tribunal be pleased to pass such other order/rders as is deemed fit and proper under the facts and circumstances of the case."

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-6 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