IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C ) No.9284 of 2013 CNR NO. ODHC010029102013 CMD, MCL …. Petitioner Mr. D. Mohanty, Adv. -versus- Appellate Authority & Others …. Opp. Parties None CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 27.08.2026 8. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner. None appeared on the face of the appearance on behalf of the Opp. parties. 3. Learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner fairly contended that while challenging the order passed by the appellate authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, Petitioner deposited the awarded amount before the learned Asst. Labour Commissioner to the tune of Rs.9,72,465/-. It is also contended that the said amount has already been released in favour of the concerned employee-Opp. Party No.4. 4. Considering the fact that the gratuity amount so allowed in favour of Opp. party No.4 has already been released, it is the view of this Court that challenge made to the Writ Petition has become infructuous. p. 2 p. 2 5. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge sangita