Dinesh Kumar Sahoo v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C)(OAC) No.192 of 2019 Dinesh Kumar Sahoo ....

Petitioner -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

26.09.2022 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:- "Under the above circumstances, it is therefore humbly prayed that the Hon'ble Tribunal be graciously pleased to direct the Respondent No.2 and 3 to promote the applicant to the post of Reserve Inspector of Police from the date of his batch mates have been given promotion i.e. from 27.12.2018 and to grant him all consequential service and financial benefits including seniority over his juniors as per the merit list in the entry grade;

And/or pass any other appropriate order/orders in the fitness of the case."

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner further submits that through highlighting his grievances, the Petitioner has filed an application at Annexure-12 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.2, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background,

// 2 // learned counsel for the Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to Opposite Party No.2 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.2 to take a decision on the above noted petition taking into account Annxure-8 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