IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.8765 of 2025 Sujata Das …. Petitioner Dr. B.K. Mishra, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 04.04.2025 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: - “It is therefore, prayed that this Hon’ble Court would graciously be pleased to admit this Writ Petition, call for the records and issue RULE NISI calling upon the Opp. Parties to show cause as to why:- i) The decision taken by the Government of Odisha dated 28.04.1997 & 21.06.2008 and the recommendation made by the Director, Higher Education, Odisha dated 29.03.1996 & 20.06.1996 shall not be given effect to; ii) Why the UGC scale of pay @ Rs.2200- 4000/- shall not be extended to the petitioner with effect from 2011, i.e. since the date the petitioner obtained the qualification of MA and M. Lib Sc. in terms and conditions as stipulated by the UGC as well as mandatory. iii) Why corresponding revised scales of pay revised by the UGC from time to time shall not be extended to the petitioner with arrears. And if the Opposite parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause, this Hon’ble Court may make the above absolute. And pass any other appropriate order/orders, writ/writs, direction/directions as this Hon’ble Court may deem just and proper in the interest of justice.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting her grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-14 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.1 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.1 to take a decision on the above noted representation in accordance with law, within a period of 3 (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