IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.4144 of 2026 V.S. Ramakrishna P …. Petitioner Ms. S. Jena, Sr. Advocate with Ms. S. Panda, Advocate -versus- Union of India & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. D. Gochhayat, CGC Mr. G. Sethi, SPC for O.P. No.2 COROM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 17.03.2026 03. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed 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 specifically O.P No.1 to show cause as to why steps have not been taken on the memorandum of O.P no.2 dated 02.01.2024 till date as well as the O.P no.3 to show cause about the step taken by him with the appropriate Govt. for extension of benefits of special leave to the petitioner and if the opposite parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause, the Hon'ble Court upon hearing the parties may be further pleased to allow this writ petition in directing the O.P No.1 to make appropriate provision for the petitioner to grant special leave to him immediately by issuing a writ in the nature of Mandamus or any other p. 2 p. 2 appropriate writ and may be further pleased to pass such other order/orders, direction/directions as may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice for this act of kindness as the petitioner is duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner contended that the representation dated 04.09.2025 so made to the Opp. Party No.1 under Annexure-2 series to the Writ Petition though is pending, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. 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 representation dated 04.09.2025 under Annexure-2 series in accordance with law taking into account the stipulation contained in the office memorandum dated 2.01.2024 as well as office Memorandum dated 08.10.2025 within a period of 3(three) months from the date of receipt of this order with due communication to the petitioner. Petitioner is permitted to provide a copy of this order along with office Memorandum dated 02.01.2024 and 08.10.2025 before Opp. Party No.1 for compliance. 6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev