Orissa High Court
WP(C)/21896/2026 of CHIRANJIB BEHERA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 29 August 2026
of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 21896 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010512922026 Chiranjib Behera ..... Petitioner Mr. S.K. Behera, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
WP(C) No. 21896 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010512922026
Chiranjib Behera
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Petitioner
Mr. S.K. Behera, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha & Ors.
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Opposite Parties
Mr. S.P. Das, ASC
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
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ORDER
29.08.2026 Order No. 01
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties.
3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the petitioner prays for the following relief:-
(1) Admit the present writ petition; issue a RULE NISI calling upon the respondents to show cause as to why a direction shall not be issued to release the term deposits, death relief and other Service benefits in favour of petitioner (Chiranjib Behera) and Opp. Party No -4 (Rama Behera) with immediate effects vide Annexure -6
(II) If the Opp. Parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause then after hearing the counsel of the petitioners direct the Opp. Parties 2 and 3 to disburse all pending dues along with a reasonable rate of Interest for the period of delay to release the term deposit and other death benefit in favour of Petitioner and Opp. Party No -
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(III) And may pass any other or further suitable order(s)/direction(s) against such Opp. parties fit for the present case.”
4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though highlighting his grievances, Petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-7 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party No. 2, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, learned counsel for the Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to Opposite Party No. 2 to take a decision on the above noted Petition within a specific time period.
5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs Opposite Party No. 2 to take a decision on the above noted petition in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the Petitioner.
6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly.
(BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY)
Judge Sneha Digitally Signed Signed by: SNEHANJALI PARIDA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 02-Sep-2026 10:54:09 Signature Not Verified