Ramakanta Pradhan v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court dismissed the petitioner's contention that the matter required an instant quash based on pending similar cases. Instead, the Court directed the principal secretary to consider the case and pass a reasoned order within four weeks after reviewing the calculation details submitted by the petitioner, temporarily restraining coercive action pending that decision.
What did the court decide?
Directed the respondent to pass a reasoned order within four weeks and restrained coercive action subject to the petitioner's undertaking.