Gyan Ranjan Acharya v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.34308 of 2022 Gyan Ranjan Acharya ....

Petitioner Mr.Siba Pr.Pati, Advocate -versusState of Odisha and others ....

Opposite Parties Mr.B.P.Tripathy, AGA

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

20.12.2022 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.

3.

The Petitioner has filed the present writ application with the following prayer:

" Under the aforesaid circumstances, the Petitioner humbly prays that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to, i) Order/direct the State Opp.Parties that the Petitioner be given promotion to the rank of Deputy Director, Soil Conservation (DDSC) as per the recommendation of the DPC meeting held on 29.12.2020 under Annexure-1 and be given such promotion with effect from the date is immediate juniors got promotion vide order dated 13.08.2021 under Annexure-2 with all service and financial benefits.

ii) And to pass such other order/orders as deemed fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case;"

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In course of hearing of the writ application, learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that the Petitioner ventilating his grievance has submitted representation before the Principal Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment Department, Opposite Party No.1 under Annexure-7. It is also submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the said representation is pending as of now. It is also submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that a direction be issued to the Opposite Party No.1 to consider the representation of the Petitioner under Annexure-7 within a stipulated period of time. 5.

Learned Additional Government Advocate submits that he has no objection if the representation of the Petitioner is considered by the Opposite Party No.1, which is stated to be pending, in accordance with law within a stipulated period of time.

6.

Considering the limited nature of grievance of the Petitioner, the writ application is disposed of at the stage of admission with a direction to the Opposite Party no.1 to consider the representation of the Petitioner under Annexure-7 in accordance with law taking into consideration Annexures-1 & 6 within a period of two months from the date of production of certified copy of this order. The Opposite Party No.1 shall do well to dispose of the representation of the Petitioner under Annexure-7 by passing a speaking and reasoned order.

7.

With the aforesaid observation, the writ application stands disposed of.

8.

Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per Rules. RKS ( A.K. Mohapatra ) Judge

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