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Bhagirathi Naik v. State of Odisha

Orissa HC2 May 2023WP(C)/12588/2023

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The Court disposed of a writ petition by directing the concerned authority to consider the petitioner's pending representation within two months and pass a speaking and reasoned order, with communication to the petitioner made within two weeks of the decision.

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Direction to Opposite Party No.2 to consider the petitioner's representation within two months and communicate the decision within two weeks with a reasoned order.

Bhagirathi Naik Vs State of Odisha — Service and Employment | Orissa HC (2023)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

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W.P.(C) No.12588 of 2023

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Bhagirathi Naik

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…. Petitioner

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Mr. B.P. Dhalsamanta, Advocate

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-versus-

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State of Odisha and others

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…. Opp. Parties Mr. Iswar Mohanty, ASC

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CORAM:

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JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA

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Order No.

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ORDER 02.05.2023

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1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

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Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties.

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The present writ petition has been filed by the Petitioner with the following prayers:-

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“It is therefore prayed that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the writ petition and issue RULE NISI calling upon the opposite parties particularly Opp. Party No.2 to show cause as to why the representation dtd. 06.04.2023 vide Annexure-1 shall not be considered and if the opposite parties failed to file any sufficient cause or file insufficient cause then the said RULE NISI may be held absolute,

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And pas such other writ/writs, order/orders and direction/directions that may deem fit and proper under the facts and circumstances of the case.”

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It is submitted by learned counsel for the Petitioner that although

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the Petitioner has filed representation under Annexure-1 before the

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Opposite Party No.2, but the same is still pending before the said Opposite Party and the said Opposite Party has not taken any decision as of now.

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Learned counsel for the State submits that he has no objection, if a direction is given to the authority concerned to consider the representation of the Petitioner in accordance with law within a stipulated period of time.

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Considering the submissions made by the respective parties and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court disposes of the writ petition at the stage of admission with a direction to the Opposite Party No.2 to consider the representation of the Petitioner under Annexure-1 in accordance with law within a period of two months from the date of production of certified copy of this order. It is needless to mention here that the representation of the Petitioner shall be considered and disposed of by passing a speaking and reasoned order. Any decision so taken on the said representation shall be communicated to the Petitioner within a period of two weeks thereafter.

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( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge

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DEBASIS AECH Digitally signed by DEBASIS AECH Date: 2023.05.04 14:00:53 +05'30'

Bhagirathi Naik v. State of Odisha

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