Dr. S.K. Panigrahi disposed of W.P.(C) No.11242 of 2016 after the counsel for the respondent bank submitted that the petitioner's gratuity and leave salary dues were fully paid on 24.10.2017. None appeared for the petitioner. Consequently, no cause of action was found to exist.
Writ Petition disposed of.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.11242 of 2016
Ratikanta Mohanta …. Petitioner
Represented By Adv. Mr. N. Sahani
-versus-
…. State of Orissa & Ors. Opposite Parties
Represented By ASC Mr. Debasis Mohapatra Mr. N. K. Mishra, Sr. Adv. Along with associates (for O.P.2)
CORAM:
DR. JUSTICE S.K. PANIGRAHI
ORDER
Order
21.06.2024
No.
1 . This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement.
2 . The Petitioner has filed this Writ Petition seeking a direction from this Court to the Opposite Party Nos.2, 3, 4 and 5 to release the dues of gratuity and leave salary in favour of him with exemplary interest.
3 . Heard learned counsel for the Opposite Party No.2/Mayurbhanj Central Co-operative Bank Ltd.
4 . None appears for the Petitioner at the time of call.
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5 . Learned counsel for the Opposite Party No.2/ Mayurbhanj Central Co-operative Bank Ltd. submits that the Petitioner has been paid a sum of Rs.9,36,458/- on 24.10.2017. Hence, no cause of action survives in this matter.
6 . Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of.
(Dr. S.K. Panigrahi)
Judge
Sumitra
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: SUMITRA NAYAK Designation: Jr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack Date: 22-Jun-2024 14:42:04
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking release of gratuity and leave salary dues with exemplary interest is maintainable when the respondent claims full payment was made previously.
Ratikanta Mohanta
State of Orissa
Mayurbhanj Central Co-operative Bank Ltd.
S.K. Panigrahi
As recorded by the court registry
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