Sasmita Behera v. Union Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.33588 of 2022 Sasmita Behera ....

Petitioner -versusUnion of India & Ors.

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Opposite Parties

CORAM:

JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

22.12.2022

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 appearing for the Opp. Parties.

3. The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- "The Petitioner therefore prays that your lordship be graciously pleased to admit this Writ Petition, issue Rule Nisi, calling upon the Opp. Parties as to why a writ of Mandamus or any appropriate writ(s) shall not be issued, directing the Opp. Party No.3 to release the Death Benefit Sum Assured of the LIC Policies in favour of the present Petitioner as she is the legal heir of the Late Balaram Nahak.

And may further be pleased to pass any other order(s)/direction(s) as deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case;

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

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting her grievances, the Petitioner has filed an application at Annexure-6 to the Writ Petition before the O.P. No.3, but till

// 2 // date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, learned counsel for the Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to Opposite Party No.3 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.3 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