The Court observed that since the Competent Authority had already decided the representation, continuing the contempt proceeding was improper. If Petitioners are aggrieved, they should pursue the appropriate alternative remedy.
The contempt proceeding was dropped.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
CONTC NO.2464 OF 2019
Sadhabani Pradhan & anr.
Petitioners
Mr.D.Debadarsini, Adv.
-versus-
Bichitrananda Nayak
…. Opposite Party(s)
Mr.S.P.Panda, Adv.
CORAM: JUSTICE BISWANATH RATH
ORDER
Order No.
16.3.2022
(Biswanath Rath) Judge
M.K.Rout
Page 1 of 1
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the contempt proceeding should be continued after the Competent Authority has already taken a decision on the representation.
Whether a different course of action is available before the Petitioners if aggrieved by the Competent Authority's decision.
Sadhabani Pradhan & anr.
Bichitrananda Nayak
Biswanath Rath
M.K.Rout
As recorded by the court registry
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