IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.33320 of 2024 Rama Nayak …. Petitioner Mr. A. Pattanaik, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA COROM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 20.02.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “ In the above facts and circumstance, it is most humbly and respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to pass a suitable direction to the opp. Parties No-3,ie Tahasildar, Tangi, Dist-Khordha to take appropriate steps for issuance a the Caste Certificate in favour of the petitioner within a stipulated period in pursuance to her Application dated 18.05.2024. And, may pass any other order/orders as may deem fit and proper; And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.”. 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that the application made to Opposite Party No.3 under Annexure-3- Series to get the certificate in question is pending, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, he prays that a direction be issued to Opposite Party No.3 to take a p. 2 p. 2 decision on the above noted application 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.3 to take a decision on the above noted application so made under Annexure-3-Series in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of this order, if the same has not yet been disposed of in the meantime. 6. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat