Arun Kumar Ratha v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C)(OAC) No.633 of 2019 Arun Kumar Ratha & Ors.

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Petitioners -versusState of Odisha & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

13.10.2022 01.

1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement Order No (Virtual/Physical) Mode.

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties.

3. The Petitioners have filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- "In view of the facts mentioned in Paragraph-6 above, the applicants pray for the following reliefs: (a) To pass appropriate orders directing the Respondents-Authorities to publish one gradation list of all the RIs taking into account the date of joining in the grade as has been done in other districts; and (b) To pass such further order/orders as may be deemed fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case; and allow this OA with costs."

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioners further submits that through highlighting their grievances, the Petitioners have 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 Petitioners prays that a

// 2 // 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 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 Petitioners.

6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Sneha