IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.1723 of 2026 Krutibas Nayak …. Petitioner Mr. A.K. Chhatoi, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC COROM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 19.01.2026 03. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for Petitioners and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “In view of the facts stated above the Petitioner prays that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue a writ in the nature of writ of Mandamus directing the Opp.Party No.1 to extend the petitioner in terms of the Finance Department the benefit of two advance increments in favour of Resolution dtd. 14.04.2008 under Annexure-6 and as has been extended in favour similarly situated employees as per order dtd.08.05.2017 under Annexure-7 with all consequential financial benefits. And the Hon'ble Court further be pleased to direct the Opp.Party No.1 to disburse the arrear financial benefits accrued thereon in favour of the petitioner within a period stipulated by this Hon'ble Court. And the Hon'ble Court further be pleased to issue/pass any other order/orders as the Hon'ble Court deems fit 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 the request made to Opposite Party No.1 under Annexure-9 to the writ petition is pending, but till date nothing has been done in p. 2 p. 2 the matter. In such background, he prays that a direction be issued to Opposite Party No.1 to take a decision on the above noted request 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.1 to take a decision on the above noted request so made under Annexure-9 in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of this order, if the same has not yet been disposed of in the meantime. 6. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat