IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.35569 of 2021 Gobinda Chandra Dash …. Petitioner Mr. K.C. Sahu, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 24.03.2026 07. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties. 3. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner contended that petitioner does not intend to challenge the impugned order dated 05.02.2021, so passed by Opp. Party No.3 under Annexure-11. 3.1. However, it is contended that since taking into account the challenge made to the said order, petitioner has not got the benefit as due and admissible to her deceased husband, Opp. Party No.3 be directed to release the same. 4. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel has no serious objection to the course of action proposed by the learned counsel for the petitioner. p. 2 p. 2 5. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and considering the submission made, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition, permits the petitioner to move Opp. Party No.3 by making proper application to get the benefit as due and admissible to her deceased husband. It is observed that if any such application will be moved before Opp. Party No.3 within a period of 3 (three) weeks hence, Opp. Party No.3 shall take a lawful decision on the same within a period of 3 (three) months from the date of receipt of such application. 6. The Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev