p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.33986 of 2025 Lambodar Mund …. Petitioner Represented by Adv.- Mr. T.K. Biswal, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opposite Parties Represented by Adv.- Mr. D. Lenka, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE DIXIT KRISHNA SHRIPAD ORDER 05.01.2026 The short grievance of the petitioner is reflected in the principal prayer, which reads as under: “iii) Direct the O.Ps to consider the representation forwarded by the O.P. No- 4 at Annexure- 2 & 4 and revised the pay fixation of the petitioner as per the rules and give all consequential benefits attached to the post as well at par with similarly situated person.” 2. The petitioner has made a representation dated 24.07.2025 in that connection, a copy whereof avails at Annexure-2. Such a representation cannot be kept pending for indefinite period of time, right to speedy justice being a facet of Article 21 of the Constitution, as has been held by the Apex Court in a catena of decisions. Order No. 01. p. 2 3. Learned AGA Mr. Lenka, on request, appearing for the OPs very fairly submits that he would instruct OP No.3 to take a call on the subject representation within eight (8) weeks, if all contentions are kept open. This is a happy thing to happen. In the above circumstances, petition is disposed off. Time for consideration and informing result of such consideration in writing to the petitioner, is eight (8) weeks. All contentions are kept open. It is open to solicit any information or document from side of the petitioner, as are required for due consideration of the subject representation; however, in that guise delay shall not be brooked. Now, no costs. Web copy of this order to be acted upon by all concerned. (Dixit Krishna Shripad) Judge Prasant Designation: Personal Assistant