Orissa High Court
WP(C)/16714/2026 of GHANASHYAM SINGH Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 20 August 2026
HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) NO.16714 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010377452026 Ghanashyam Singh …. Petitioner Proxy Counsel on behalf of Mr. R.J. Pattnaik -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) NO.16714 of 2026
CNR No.ODHC010377452026
Ghanashyam Singh
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Petitioner
Proxy Counsel on behalf of
Mr. R.J. Pattnaik
-versus-
State of Odisha & Others
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Opp. Parties
Mr. S.P. Das, ASC
CORAM:
THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
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ORDER
20.08.2026
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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: “In the aforesaid facts and circumstances, it is therefore humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit this writ in the nature of mandamus directing the Opposite Parties to grant the benefit of revised pension to the Petitioner pursuant to implementation of the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2017 and direct the Opposite Parties to notionally re-fix the pay of the Petitioner under the revised pay structure and consequently revise his pension and other retiral dues; And direct the Opposite Parties to calculate and release the differential arrear pension amount along with all consequential service and financial benefits within a stipulated period;
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And direct to disposed the representation dtd.02.01.2025 (Annexure-2) in the stipulated period and payment of interest on delayed payment of arrear pension at such rate as deemed fit and proper by this Hon'ble Court; And pass such other order/orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice. And for this act of kindness the Petitioner shall, as in duty bound, ever pray.”
4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner states that highlighting his grievances, Petitioner has made a representation vide Annexure-3 to the Writ Petition before Opposite Party No.3 and the same may be directed to be considered and disposed of within a stipulated time period to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection.
5. As agreed by learned counsel for the parties and after going through the records, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, dispose of the Writ Petition with a direction on Opposite Party No.3 to consider and dispose of the representation vide Annexure-3 to the Writ Petition, in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of this order with due communication to the Petitioner.
6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of.
(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy)
Judge Mili Digitally Signed Signed by: MILI MAHARANA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 21-Aug-2026 14:34:45 Signature Not Verified