IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.5848 of 2026 Basanti Karua …. Petitioner Mr. C. Mohanta, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC Mr. S.K. Patra, Advocate for O.P. No.3 COROM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 26.02.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- <It is therefore prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue writ in the nature of mandamus directing the 0pp. Party No.2 to sanction Family Pension in favouur of the petitioner w.e.f. 12.08.2011. And further be pleased to issue writ in the nature of mandamus directing the 0pp. Party No.3 to issue authorization for family Pension in favour of the petitioner within a specific period. And further be pleased to issue any writ/ writs to give complete relief to the petitioner.= 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner contended that the request available at Annexure-5 to the Writ p. 2 p. 2 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.4 to take a decision on the above noted request available at Annexure-5 in accordance with law, within a period of 3 (three) months from the date of receipt of this order with due communication to the petitioner, if the same has not yet been disposed of. 6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev