IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.4445 of 2025 Susama Sahu …. Petitioner Mr. D.N. Mishra, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 04.03.2025 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer: - “The petitioner, therefore, pray that this Hon’ble Court would graciously be pleased to issue Rule Nisi calling upon the Opp. Parties to show cause as to why the Petitioner’s husband shall not be provided with the scale of pay as is admissible under the University Grant Commission guidelines from the date of his entitlement till his death on 09.07.2003. If the opp. Parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause the said Rule be made absolute with directions to the Opp. Parties to allow UGC Scale of Pay in favour of her deceased husband Anand Chandra Sahu from his date of entitlement till his death dated 09.07.2003 and pay the differential amount as p. 2 p. 2 well as the differential family pensionary amount to the petitioner from 10.07.2003 accordingly till the date of actual payment with further direction to complete the exercise within a stipulated period. And/or pass such other order/orders, issue such other writ/writs this Hon’ble Court deems fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case in order to provide complete relief to the petitioner.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting her grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-9 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 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 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 Designation: SR. STENO