Rashmita Swain v. The Managing Director And C.E.O., Tata Aia L.I.C. Ltd.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.31967 of 2022 Rashmita Swain ....

Petitioner -versusThe Managing Director And C.E.O., TATA AIA L.I.C. Ltd.

& Anr.

....

Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

22.12.2022

02. 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. Parties.

3. The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- "It is therefore, humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to direct the Opp. Parties to pay the death claim of the husband of the Petitioner within a stipulated time period to the Petitioner. And pass such other order/orders, as this Hon'ble Court may be deemed fit and proper.

And for which act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound, ever pray."

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting her grievances, the Petitioner has filed an application at Annexure-5 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.2, 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

// 2 // 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 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