Purna Chandra Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

[ W.P.(C) No.34792 of 2022 Purna Chandra Pradhan ....

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

Opposite Parties Mr. T.K. Pattnaik, ASC

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

22.12.2022 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 Standing Counsel appearing for the State-Opposite Parties.

3.

The present writ petition has been filed by the Petitioner with the following prayers:- "Under the aforesaid circumstances, the petitioner humbly prays that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to:

i) Order/direct the opp. parties to sanction the Grade Pay of petitioner with Rs.6,600/- towards 3rd financial upgradation under RACP Scheme with effect from 01.01.2013 against the post of Executive Engineer and to release the differential salary of the petitioner along with arrears within a stipulated period;

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

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It is submitted by learned counsel for the Petitioner that although the Petitioner has filed representation before the Opposite Parties No.1 and 2 under Annexure-8, 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 Government Advocate appearing for the State-Opposite 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 Parties No.1 and 2 to consider the representation of the Petitioner under Annexure-8 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