Dhirendra Swain v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner, a cyclone 'FANI' victim, sought assistance denied while others received it. Court directed Collector, Puri to decide pending representation within three months according to government policy.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner is to be provided necessary assistance as per government policy if verified as a cyclone 'FANI' victim; Collector to decide representation within three months.