IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.8060 of 2026 Barun Kumar Kabiraj …. Petitioner Mr. P.K. Mohapatra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 31.03.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition inter alia with the following prayer: - “Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances, it is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to: (i) direct the Opp. Parties to sanction / release the Gratuity in favour of the Petitioner with interest, as the Petitioner retired from Govt. service, since 31.07.2021 and there is no such Departmental Proceeding is pending against the Petitioner, as per Sec.7(3-A) of Payment of Gratuity Act,1972 as well as RuIe-49(5)(a)of O.C.S. (Pension) Rules, 1992 and the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court as well as this Hon'ble Court vide Annexure-II for interest of justice; p. 2 p. 2 (ii) pass such other order(s) or issue direction(s) as may be deemed fit and proper in the bona fide interest of justice.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-9 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.1 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.1 to take a decision on the above noted representation in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks 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) Judge Basudev