Dr.Bhubananda Moharana v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) (OAC) No.1059 of 2017 Dr. Bhubananda Moharana ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Others ....

Opposite Parties COROM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

29.08.2022

1. 1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode.

Order No 2.

Heard learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties.

3.

The present Writ Petition has been filed with the following prayer:- "(i) Direct the respondents to forthwith allow promotion to the applicant to all higher posts including the post of Addl. Director (Selection Grade) in the same manner with effect from the date his juniors were given such promotion with all consequential service and monetary benefits; (ii) pass such other order as would be deemed fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case".

4.

Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the Petitioner has filed a representation on 16.02.2017 at Annexure-6 to the Writ Petition, before the opposite party No.1 but till date

// 2 // nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, he 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 and also taking into account the order passed under Annexure-7 within a period of three months from the date of production of certified copy of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the petitioner.

6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of.

(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat