IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.20796 of 2025 Binod Bihari Swain …. Petitioner Mr. S.K. Bhanjadeo, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. M.R. Mohanty, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 04.09.2025 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: - “Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case, it is therefore, prayed that this Hon’ble Court may kindly issue writ in the nature of mandamus or any other writ applicable by directing to declare the action Opposite parties as illegal and unsustainable in the eye of law for deducting an amount of Rs.74,720/- from DCRG (Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity) of the petitioner with respect to IAR No.60/2009-10 para-7 as per LPC submitted by the DFO Baripada, as deemed just and proper. And further direct the Opp. Parties to refund the amount of Rs.74,720/- of the petitioner by taking into consideration in the light of the Order No.1404 dated 23.12.2022 passed under Annexure-2 Opp. Party No.2 along with due interest i.e. @ 7% as per Rule-49-5a of OCP Rule, which was deducted from DCRG(Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity), as deemed just and proper.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-7 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