IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C )NO.9694 of 2026 Manoj Kumar Maharana …. Petitioner Mr. S. Satapathy, Adv. -versus- Commissioner-Cum- Secy., Rural Development Dept., Bhubaneswar & Ors. …. Opp. Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 15.04.2026 1. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition inter alia with the following prayer: “In the light of the above facts and circumstances, it is humbly prayed that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to direct Opposite Parties to pay pension and pensionary benefits to the petitioner at the end of justice & equity, and may pass any other order(s)/direction (s) as would be deemed fit and proper. And for which act of kindness, the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opp. Party No.1 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of her claim, if any, within a period three (3) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such a representation is filed within the aforesaid period, Opp. Party No.1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three months thereafter. The order so passed by the Opp. Party No.1 be communicated to the petitioner. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Jyoti/Madhu