IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.9422 of 2026 Bishnu Bakhala …. Petitioner Mr. J. Dash, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA COROM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 09.04.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition inter alia with the following prayer: - “The petitioner, therefore, prays that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to: (i) Issue a writ of mandamus directing the Opposite Parties to regularize the services of the petitioner as Choukidar within a stipulated period as fixed by the Hon’ble Court. (ii) Direct to extend all consequential service benefits including pay fixation and seniority; (iii) And pass such other order(s) as deemed fit and proper. And for this act of kindness the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-7 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 two 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) Judge Sneha/Utkalika NAYAK Orissa, Cuttack 14:02:36 Signature Not Verified