IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.36683 of 2025 Santosh Bag …. Petitioner Mr. K.C. Nayak, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No.1 ORDER 11.03.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- “It is therefore prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit this writ application, issue notice to the Opposite parties for filing of the show cause .If show cause filed by them found to be insufficient or not filed in time then direction may be given to the Opposite parties Ko. 3 to accept claim application of the petitioner filed under Annexuro-3 series accordance with the law for settlement of claim under Solatium system fund. OR Any other order /orders .direction/ directions as deemed fit and proper in the interest of Justice.” p. 2 p. 2 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-3 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 the Opposite Party No.3 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 the Opposite Party No.3 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