The High Court dismissed a writ petition filed long after retirement seeking inclusion of non-formal service (1981-1991) towards qualifying service for pension. The court held the petition suffers from delay and laches.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No. 28914 of 2022
Lokanath Mahanta
….. Petitioner Mr.S.B. Mohanty, Advocate
Vs.
State of Odisha and others
….. Opposite parties
Mr. S. Jena, SC, S&ME Deptt
CORAM:
DR. JUSTICE B.R. SARANGI
ORDER 15.11.2022
01
Arun
(DR. B.R. SARANGI, J.)
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking direction to include non-formal service from 1981 to 1991 for pensional benefits survives the plea of delay and laches?
Lokanath Mahanta
State of Odisha
B.R. Sarangi
As recorded by the court registry
Judgements on the same questions, provisions and authorities, from every court
