IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.20113 of 2026 Bula Dakua …. Petitioner Mr. R. Behera, Advocate -versus- The Registrar, Co- operative Societies, Odisha, Bhubaneswar and Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Sahoo, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 06.07.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “Therefore, the petitioner prays that your Lordships may graciously be pleased to consider the facts stated in the petition, allow the same and issue Rule NISI to the 0pp. Parties to show cause as to why a writ of mandamus shall not be issued to the 0pp. Party No.4 to consider the petitioner's representations under Annexure-3 series and release the salaries and EPFO contributions of staffs of Sandhamula PACS as per the cheques filed at Annexure-2 series; And, if the 0pp. Parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause then make the rule absolute; And, pass any other writ / writs, order / orders, direction / directions as your lordships may deem just and proper.” 4. Considering the order going to be passed, this Court is of the view that no notice need be issued to Opp. Party-Bank. 5. Learned counsel for the Petitioner contended that the request available under Annexure-3 series so made by the Society before Opp. Party No.4, though is pending, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. 6. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs Opposite Party No.4 to take a decision on the above noted request available under Annexure-3 series in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of 4 (four) weeks from the date of receipt of this order with due communication to the petitioner. 7. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev