Dhaneswar Jena v. State of Orissa
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa HC writ petition disposed of with a time-bound direction: Opposite Party No.3 to decide petitioner Dhaneswar Jena's pending representation (Annexure-4) seeking RACP and one increment on par with similarly situated joiners in other districts, within three months of certified copy, result to be communicated; no finding on merits. Key terms: RACP; one increment; representation Annexure-4; direction mandamus-type; W.P.(C) No.1142 of 2026; dated 16.01.2026; Judge Biraja Prasanna Satapathy; M. Padhi (petitioner); A. Tripathy AGA (State of Odisha).
What did the court decide?
Direction to opposite party No.3 to take a decision on the petitioner's representation (Annexure-4) in accordance with law within three (3) months from the date of production of certified copy of the order, and to communicate the result of such exercise to the petitioner; no opinion expressed on merits.