Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 14711 of 2022 Susendra Tudu ..... Petitioner Mr. S.R. Das, Advocate -versus- Dy. Inspector General, Assam Rifles & Anr. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Parhi, DSGI along with Ms. P. Nayak, CGC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 20.04.2026 Order No. 03 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “In the circumstances stated above it is prayed that the writ application may be admitted the Opposite parties may be noticed and after hearing both the parties a writ in the nature of mandamus may kindly be issued directing the Opposite parties to allow the petitioner to resume his duty as G.D. as he is a deserving candidate for the said post but the authority to show favour to their near and dear one are not allowing him to join in the said posts. And pass such other order/orders, direction/directions as deems fit and proper, to the present case. And for this act of this kindness, the Petitioner shall, as in duty bound, ever pray.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though highlighting his grievances, Petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-2 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party No. 2, but till date nothing Page 2 of 2. has been done in the matter. In such background, learned counsel for the Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to Opposite Party No. 2 to take a decision on the above noted Petition within a specific time period. 5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs Opposite Party No. 2 to take a decision on the above noted petition in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the Petitioner. 6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Sneha