IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK FAO No.553 of 2020 Nabanita Das & Anr. …. Appellant (s) Mr. D. Mund, Adv. -versus- Union of India …. Respondent(s) Mr. Abhishek Mohanty, CGC CORAM: DR. JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI Order No. 11. ORDER 29.01.2026 I.A. No.1003 of 2025 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement. 2. This I.A. is filed with the following prayer:- “…….. to modify the order dated 31.10.2025 and direct the learned Railway Claims Tribunal to disburse 50% of the deposited amount in favour of the petitioners keeping remaining 50% in shape of fixed deposit in any nationalized bank as per the choice of the petitioners keeping remaining part of the order intact.” 3. Heard. 4. Considering the submissions made on behalf of both the parties and looking to the prayer made in this I.A., this Court directs the learned Tribunal to release 50% of the awarded amount in favour of the claimant(s) proportionately by way of account transfer or cheque and the rest of the amount shall be kept in an interest bearing fixed Digitally Signed Signed by: SIPUN BEHERA Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 03-Feb-2026 19:24:27 Signature Not Verified deposit account for a period of three years or subject to the order of the learned Tribunal. 5. This I.A. is, accordingly, disposed of. 6. Issue urgent certified copy as per Rules. ( Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge Sipun