IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.26179 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010623282026 Manorama Debta …. Petitioner Ms. S. Das, Adv. on behalf of Mr. S.K. Singh, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 18.08.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- “In view of the above stated facts and circumstances, it is therefore humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue Rule NISI calling upon the Opposite Parties to show cause as to why family pension shall not be sanctioned and disbursed in favour of the Petitioner. If the 0pp. Parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause, this Hon'ble Court may make the said Rule absolute by directing the Opposite Parties to sanction and disburse family pension in favour of the Petitioner.” p. 2 p. 2 4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a detailed representation before Opp. Party No.2 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of her claim, if any, within a period of three weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such a representation is filed within the aforesaid period, Opp. Party No.2 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by the Opp. Party No.2 be communicated to the petitioner within the aforesaid time period. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev