Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 10483 of 2026 Ganapati Sunani ..... Petitioner Mr. A.K. Das, Advocate -versus- Divisional Manager, L.I.C. of India, Berhampur Division, Ganjam & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 24.04.2026 Order No. 02 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Considering the nature of order going to be passed, this Court is of the view that no notice need be issued to the Opp. Party-Corporation. 3. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 4. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “In the circumstances petitioner prays that the Hon'ble Court may be graciously pleased to admit the Writ Petition, issue notice to the opposite parties to show cause as to why steps have not been taken on the grievance application of the petitioner under annexure-4 series and if the opposite parties fail to show cause or shown insufficient cause, the Hon'ble Court upon hearing the parties may be further pleased to allow this writ petition by issuing a writ in the nature of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ in directing the O.P.s to take immediate steps on the grievance application of the petitioner under annexure-4 series to consider his past service for Page 2 of 2. consequential and pensionary benefits and may be further pleased to pass such other order/orders, direction/directions as may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice and for this act of kindness as the petitioner is duty bound shall ever pray.” 5. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opp. Party No. 1 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three (3) weeks hence. 6. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No. 1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 1 be communicated to the Petitioner. 7. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Sneha