IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.37610 of 2025 Pradip Kumar Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr. M.R. Pradhan, Advocate -versus- Manager HR, NTPC, Kaniha, Angul and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 06.01.2026 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, most humbly prays that this Hon'ble Court may be graciously pleased to issue Rule-Nisi calling upon the Opposite Parties to show cause as to why the work permit/gate permit pass as a labour (Un-skilled) under Opposite Party No. 2 in NTPC, Kaniha should not be issued; And/or as to why the petitioner should not be allowed to work under Opposite Party No.l as before; And/or to pass any such order(s) & direction(s) as this Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the present case.” p. 2 p. 2 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-2 to the Writ Petition, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, he 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 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