WRIT PETITION 32759 of 2024 on 4 September 2000

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:- following prayer:- “Under the above circumstances, it is therefore humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court be graciously pleased to direct the Opp. Parties No.1 and 2 to modify the Government Notifications under Annexure-5 and 6 in respect of the petitioner and to grant him the benefit of Placement Rules, 2014 in the Lecturers Group-A scale from 04.09.2000 and Reader scale of pay from 04.09.2010 notionally and the actual financial benefit from 01.01.2014 within a stipulated time as deem fit and proper, as his case is squarely covered by the ratio decided in the case of Dolamani Meher Vs. State of Odisha and others (W.P.(C) No. 3412 of 2016 disposed of on 06.07.2023); And further the Hon'ble Court be pleased to direct the Opp. Parties to calculate the differential arrears and to Page 1 of 2.

pay the same to the petitioner within a stipulated period as deem fit and proper; And/or pass any other appropriate writ/writs, order/orders, direction/directions in the fitness of the case.

And for this act of this kindness as in duty bound the Petitioner shall ever pray.”

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though highlighting his grievances, Petitioner has filed an application at Annexure-7 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party No. 1, 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. 1 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. 1 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.

sangita

(BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY)Judge

Signature Not Verified

Digitally SignedSigned by: SANGITA PATRAReason: authentication of orderLocation: high court of orissa, cuttackDate: 07-Jan-2025 18:57:35

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