IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.33157 of 2025 Minati Nayak …. Petitioner Mr. D.K. Sahoo, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 20.01.2026 02. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties. 3. Learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner contended that even though Petitioner being the unmarried daughter of the deceased employee is eligible and entitled to get the benefit of family pension, but an unknown lady claiming to be the wife of the deceased employee is enjoying the benefit. 4. Considering the submissions made, this Court is of the view that the matter requires adjudication by the competent civil forum with regard to entitlement of the Petitioner to get the benefit. This Court accordingly is not inclined to entertain the Writ Petition with the prayer as made. It is open for the Petitioner to move the appropriate forum for consideration of her grievance. p. 2 p. 2 5. With the aforesaid liberty, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat