IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.16980 of 2026 Alok Kumar Mohapatra …. Petitioner Mr. S. Sahoo, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Another …. Opp. Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 09.06.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: - “It is, therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the writ petition, call for the records and issue "Rule NISI' in the nature of a writ of mandamus/ certiorari or any other writ(s) calling upon the Opposite Parties to show cause as to why the Petitioner shall not be disburse/granted annual increments, Financial Benefits along with interest within a specified period and if the opposite parties fail to show-cause or show insufficient cause to make the said rule absolute in the interest of justice; And may further be pleased to pass an order directing the Opposite Party Authorities to consider the promotion of the Petitioner in the interest of justice.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-8 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.2 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.2 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) Vacation Judge Basudev