Deenabandhu Adhikari v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

[ W.P.(C) No.31060 of 2022 Deenabandhu Adhikari ....

Petitioner Mr. B. Mansingh, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. T.K. Pattnaik, ASC

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

06.12.2022 01.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as learned Additional Standing Counsel appearing for the State-Opposite Parties.

3.

The present writ petition has been filed by the Petitioner with the following prayers:- "The petitioner most respectfully prays that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit/allow this writ petition and after hearing the parties direct the O.P. to consider Annexure-2 Series in view of Hon'ble Apex Court judgment forthwith.

And pass such other order(s)/direction(s)/writ(s) as deemed just and proper in the bona fide interest of justice."

4.

It is submitted by learned counsel for the Petitioner that although the Petitioner has filed representation dated 08.03.2022 before the Opposite Party under Annexure-2, but the same is still

// 2 // pending before the said Opposite party and the said Opposite Party has not taken any decision as of now.

5.

Learned Additional Standing Counsel appearing for the State-Opposite Parties submits that he has no objection, if a direction is given to the authority concerned to consider the representation of the Petitioner in accordance with law within a stipulated period of time.

6.

Considering the submissions made by the respective parties and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court disposes of the writ petition at the stage of admission with a direction to the Opposite Party to consider the representation of the Petitioner dated 08.03.2022 under Annexure-2 in the light of the judgment of the Hon'ble Apex Court within a period of eight weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order. It is needless to mention here that the representation of the Petitioner shall be considered and disposed of by passing a speaking and reasoned order. Any decision so taken on the said representation shall be communicated to the Petitioner within a period of two weeks thereafter.

7.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

( A.K. Mohapatra ) Judge Debasis