IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.25924 of 2023 Sabitri Behera …. Petitioner Mr. B.C. Panda, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 06.05.2026 05. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. Written notes of submission filed in Court be kept in record. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: - “Therefore, it is respectfully prayed that, this Hon'ble court may graciously be pleased to admit this writ application, issue notice to the Opp. Parties particularly Opp. Party No.2 for show cause as to why the direction will not be issued for providing adequate ex-gratia compensation, to the petitioner. This Hon'ble court may make its rule absolute if the said opp. Party fails to submit sufficient cause or show insufficient cause and after hearing from the p. 2 p. 2 parties this Hon'ble Court may direct to the opp. party No.2 in the writ of mandamus for providing adequate ex-gratia compensation of Rs.4 lakhs as per the order No.l936/R & DM (SR) dtd.01.06.2015 to the petitioner within a stipulated time for the interest of justice and equity as this case in question. It is further prayed that this Hon'ble court may be pleased to direct any other appropriate direction or pass any other suitable orders, writ (s), as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit just and proper.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting her grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-5 to the Writ Petition, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, she prays that a direction be issued to the 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 the Opposite Party No.2 to take a decision on the above noted representation in accordance with law, within a period of three months from the date of production of certified copy 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 Basudev