Urmila Kumari Rath v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

[ W.P.(C) No.34186 of 2022 Urmila Kumari Rath ....

Petitioner Mr. S. Satapathy, Advocate -versusState of Odisha and others ....

Opposite Parties Mr. B.P. Tripathy, AGA

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

19.12.2022 01.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as learned Additional Government Advocate appearing for the State-Opposite Parties.

3.

The present writ petition has been filed by the Petitioner with the following prayers:- "It is therefore prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the case, call for the relevant records and after hearing the parties pass the following order/orders:- (i) To direct the Opp.

Party No.3 to revaluate/recheck the answer sheet of the petitioner in question No.57 and 141 of OTET Examination 2021.

(ii) To direct the Opp. Party No.3 to dispose of the representation dated 28.12.2021 under Annexure-5 within a stipulated time.

(iii) To allow the writ petition.

(iv) To pass such other order/orders as deemed fit and proper."

4.

It is submitted by learned counsel for the Petitioner that

// 2 // although the Petitioner has filed representation before the Opposite Party No.3 under Annexure-5, but the same is still pending before the said Opposite party and the said Opposite Party has not taken any decision as of now.

5.

Learned Additional Standing Counsel appearing for the StateOpposite Parties submits that he has no objection, if a direction is given to the authority concerned to consider the representation of the Petitioner in accordance with law within a stipulated period of time. 6.

Considering the submissions made by the respective parties and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court disposes of the writ petition at the stage of admission with a direction to the Opposite Party No.3 to consider the representation of the Petitioner under Annexure-5 in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order. It is needless to mention here that the representation of the Petitioner shall be considered and disposed of by passing a speaking and reasoned order. Any decision so taken on the said representation shall be communicated to the Petitioner within a period of two weeks thereafter.

7.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

( A.K. Mohapatra ) Judge Debasis