Orissa High Court
WP(C)/22207/2026 of DILLIP KUMAR PRADHAN Vs STATE OF ORISSA on 28 August 2026
HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.22207 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010496042026 Dillip Kumar Pradhan …. Petitioner Mr. B.K. Behera, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 28.08.2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.22207 of 2026
CNR No.ODHC010496042026
Dillip Kumar Pradhan
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Petitioner
Mr. B.K. Behera,
Advocate
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State of Odisha and
Others
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Opp. Parties
Mr. C.K. Pradhan,
AGA
CORAM:
JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
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ORDER
28.08.2026
01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.
2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties.
3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: - “Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case it is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble court may kindly issue writ in the nature of mandamus or any other writ applicable and direct to the Opposite parties releasing of Service Arrear, Gratuity, of the petitioner, who was retired from the service as a Asst Engineer as deemed just and proper.
And pass such other order(s)/direction(s) as may be deemed fit proper in the bonafide interest of justice.”
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4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-3 to the Writ Petition, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, he prays that a direction be issued to the Opposite Party No.6 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 the Opposite Party No.6 to take a decision on the above noted representation in accordance with law, within a period of three months from the date of production of certified copy 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 Basudev Digitally Signed Signed by: BASUDEV SWAIN Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 29-Aug-2026 17:28:41 Signature Not Verified