IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C ) NO.3006 of 2018 Jashobanti Sahu & Others …. Petitioners Mr. G.K. Acharya, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC Mr. P.K. Tripathy, Adv. (for O.P. Nos.2 to 4). COROM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 20.05.2026 7. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. Additional affidavit filed in Court be kept on record. 4. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances, it is, therefore, prayed that this Hon’ble Court may be graciously pleased to: 1. issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ/writs by directing the Opp. Parties jointly and serverly to pay a compensation of Rs.25,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty five lakhs only) to the Petitioners, for the negligence of the staff of Western Electricity Supply Co. Ltd. causing death to the Petitioner no.1’s husband; 2. direct the opp. parties to appoint either of the Petitioner no.1,2 or 3 in a suitable post under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme/Programme; 3. Pass any other order/orders as deemed just and proper. And for this act of kindness, the Petitioners shall as in duty bound, ever pray. 5. Learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner contended that since the deceased died due to electrolocation because of the negligence of the Opp. Parties, the present Writ Petition has been filed claiming compensation to the tune of Rs.25,00,000/-. 5.1. It is contended that even though Petitioner moved the authorities, but since no action was taken, the present Writ Petition has been filed. 5.2. Basing on the additional affidavit so filed in Court today, learned counsel appearing for Opp. party Nos.2 to 4 contended that in the meantime, basing on the order passed by the Collector, Jharsuguda, Petitioner has been released with a sum of Rs.3,00,000/- vide Account Payee Cheque dt.01.02.2024 so enclosed as Annexure-B/2 to the additional affidavit. 6. Having heard learned Counsel for the parties, considering the submission made and basing on the order passed by the Collector and during pendency of the Writ Petition, Petitioner has already been released with a sum of Rs.3,00,000/-, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition, permits the Petitioner to move Opp. Party No.2, if any further grievance she has got with regard to compensation. 7. With the aforesaid liberty, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge sangita