Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 23293 of 2016 Judhistir Setha ..... Petitioner Mr. D.K. Sahoo-1, Advocate -versus- Commissioner For Employees Compensation & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S. Nayak, Advocate (Opp. Party Nos. 2 & 3) Mr. A.A. Khan, Advocate (Opp. Party No. 4) CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 09.03.2026 Order No. 10 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 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:- “The petitioner therefore, most respectfully prays that the Hon'ble Court may be graciously pleased to admit the writ petition and issue rule 'NISI' to the Opp. Parties particularly Opp. Party No. 2 to 4 asking them to show cause as to why they shall not be directed to release the withheld amount in favour of the petitioner within a time stipulated by this Hon'ble court: And on their failing to show cause or showing insufficient cause issue writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ/writs, Orders and directions that would be deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case directing the Opp. Parties to release the withheld amount of the petitioner in his favour within a time stipulated by this Hon'ble court: Page 2 of 2. And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound 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. 4 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. 4 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. 4 be communicated to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Sneha