Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 18371 of 2015 China Samal ..... Petitioner Mr. J. Mohanty, Adv. -versus- MD, NESCO, Januganj, Balasore & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 25.02.2026 Order No. 08 I.A. No.3534 of 2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties. 3. Considering the grounds taken in the I.A., the prayer for amendment is allowed. 4. Consolidated copy of the Writ Petition filed in Court be placed in the appropriate place. 5. Accordingly, the I.A. stands disposed of. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge 09. W.P.(C) No. 18371 of 2015 1. Heard. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- Page 2 of 2. “The petitioners in the facts and circumstances of the above case respectfully pray that this Hon'ble Court be graciously pleased to admit this Writ application to issue Rule NISI calling upon the Opp. Parties to show cause as to why the petitioner shall not to be awarded compensation of Rs.25,00,000/- together with interest at the rate of 9% from the date of filing till satisfaction and/or if the Opp. Parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause, the said Rule be made absolute by issuing a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ/ order / directions as this Hon'ble Court deem fit and proper, equitable and expedient taking into consideration of the facts and circumstances of this case. And for this act of kindness the petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opp. Party No.1 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three (3) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No.1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No.1 be communicated to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Jyoti