IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C ) No.20823 of 2025 Ramesh Chandra Padhy …. Petitioner Mr. A.K. Das, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Party Mr. M.R. Mohanty, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 30.07.2025 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. Since admittedly a vigilance proceeding is pending against the Petitioner, this Court is not inclined to issue any direction for release of the gratuity amount and the E.L as due to the Petitioner. 4. It is open for the Petition to take appropriate step for disposal of the vigilance proceeding. 5. The Writ Petition accordingly stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Sangita