Sribatsa Sahu v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.34345 of 2022 Sribatsa Sahu ....

Petitioner Mr. P.K. Behera, Advocate -versusState of Odisha and others ....

Opp. 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 counsel 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 be graciously pleased to admit the writ petition, issue notice to the opp. parties and after hearing the parties be pleased to allow the writ petition by directing the opp. parties to release the arrear salary and other dues like P.F., bonus and differential V.D.A.

immediately;

And by passing such other or further orders as may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case."

4.

It is submitted by learned counsel for the Petitioner that although the Petitioner has filed representation before the Opposite Party No.1 under Annexure-6, but the same is still pending before the said Opposite Party and the said Opposite Party has not taken any decision as of now.

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Learned counsel for the State 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.1 to consider the representation of the Petitioner under Annexure-6 taking into consideration the Annexure-5 in accordance with law within a period of eight 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