Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 19609 of 2026 Balaram Bagh ..... Petitioner Mr. P.K. Nayak, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 17.07.2026 Order No. 01 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:- “It is therefore prayed that your Lordship's would graciously be pleased to allow this petition thereby directing the Opp. Parties particularly Opp.PartyNo.2 & 3 to consider the representations dtd.26.12.2025 and 20.01.2026 respectively of the petitioner for grant of compensation toward payment of ex-gratia assistance to families of deceased son due to snakebites within a stipulated period; And pass any other appropriate order/orders as deem fit and proper in the interest of justice and equity; And for this act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” Page 2 of 2. 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though highlighting his grievances, Petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-3 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party No. 2, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, learned counsel for the Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to 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 Opposite Party No. 2 to take a decision on the above noted petition in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the Petitioner. 6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Sneha