Prafulla Kumar Jena v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

CRLMP 2546 of 2022 Prafulla Kumar Jena ....

Petitioner Mr. J. Patnaik, Advocate.

-versusState of Odisha & others ....

Opp. Parties Mr. Ch. S. Mishra, Additional Government Advocate.

CORAM:

DR. JUSTICE S.K. PANIGRAHI

ORDER

23.12.2022 1.

Order No.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement. 2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

2.

According to learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner is aggrieved by the manner in which investigation is going on in connection with Jodapada P.S. Case No.162 of 2022 registered for commission of offences under Sections 3020/34, I.P.C. He further submits that though highlighting all his grievances, the petitioner has filed a grievance petition dated 17.10.2022 before the Superintendent of Police, Puri (opposite party no.2) under Annexure-3, however, till date no action has been taken on the same. In such background, he prays that necessary direction be given

// 2 // to opposite party no.2 to take a decision on the said grievance petition within a specific time period. 3.

Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the Superintendent of Police, Puri (opposite party no.2) to take a decision on the above noted grievance petition dated 17.10.2022 under Annexure-3 in accordance with law within a period of one month from the date of production of certified copy of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the petitioner without fail. 4.

The CRLMP is accordingly disposed of.

5.

Issue urgent certified copy of this order on proper application.

amit (Dr. S.K. Panigrahi) Judge