IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.26795 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010633922026 Suresh Chandra Mohapatra …. Petitioner Mr. P.K Dash, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opposite Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 27.08.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: - “It is, therefore, prayed that your Lordships' be graciously pleased to admit the writ petition, issue rule nisi in the nature of appropriate writ or any other writ (s) as deem fit and proper calling upon the Opp. Parties to show cause as to why the prayer made hereunder shall not be allowed, and if no/ insufficient cause is shown, the said rule be made absolute by issuing writ(s) in the nature of: The Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to direct the Opp. Parties to consider the present petitioner being similar to the 65 Nos. of retired employees by counting his past services period from 25.01.1982 to 22.04.1998 towards qualifying service for the purpose of enhancing his pension & pensionary benefits. Accordingly, he may be granted the enhanced pension & pensionary benefits in view of the settled principle of law as decided in the case of Sarada Prasad Routray- Versus- State of Odisha & Others taking into account the implementation letter No. 5546, dated 05.05.2026 at Annexure-11 passed by the O.P. p. 2 p. 2 No.1 within a stipulated period in the interest of justice. AND, further be pleased to pass such other writ (s)/order (s) as may deem just and proper, AND, for this act of kindness, the petitioner, as in, duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-12 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 Nitu Prava