IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.2473 of 2026 Surendra Kumar Dora …. Petitioner Mr. P.K. Dash, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.P. Behera, ASC COROM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 29.01.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “It is, therefore, prayed that your Lordships' be graciously pleased to admit the writ petition, issue rule nisi in the nature of appropriate writ or any other writ (s) as deem fit and proper calling upon the Opp. Parties to show cause as to why the prayer made hereunder shall not be allowed, and if no/ insufficient cause is shown, the said rule be made absolute by issuing writ(s) in the nature of: The Opp. Parties be directed to grant the Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/- w.e.f. 01.01.2013 on completion 30 years of continuous service at the stage of 3rd financial up-gradation under RACPS in accordance with the ORSP Rules, 2008 taking into account the implemented orders at Annexure-7 (Series) as well as Annexure-8 & 9 with all other consequential service and financial benefits. The amounts so due may be drawn & disbursed with arrears after re- fixation of his pay & pension to him as a consequential benefits at an early date. AND, Further be pleased to pass such other writ (s)/order (s) as may deem just and proper, AND, For this act of kindness, the petitioner, as in, duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner state that highlighting his grievances, the Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.1 vide Annexure-10 and the same may be directed to be considered within a stipulated time, to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection. 5. As agreed by learned counsel for the parties and after going through the records, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, disposes of the Writ Petition directing Opposite Party No.1 to consider the representation filed by the petitioner vide Annexure-10 in accordance with law within a period of three (3) months from the date of production of certified copy of this order. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Jyoti