IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.9561 of 2026 Sanjaya Kumar Patro …. Petitioner Mr. S.P. Pati, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Anr. …. Opposite Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA COROM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 31.03.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for appearing for the Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “It is therefore prayed that the Hon'ble Court be graciously pleased to direct the Opp. parties; i) To disburse the post-retirement benefits to the petitioner such as Un-utilised Leave Salary, Final pension and Gratuity (DCRG) with arrears along with penal interest for delayed payment of pensionary benefits including release of statutory interest @7% on Gratuity amounts from its due date of entitlement i.e. 01.07.2022 to till actual payment as per Rule- 49(5)(a) of OCS (Pension) Rules, 1992 without any further delay, And ii) And be pleased to pass such other order/orders as deemed fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, And for which act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.”. 4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner states that highlighting her grievance, Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.1 vide Annexure-5 and the same may be directed to be considered within a stipulated time, to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection. p. 2 p. 2 5. As agreed by learned counsel for the parties and after going through the records, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, disposes of the Writ Petition directing Opposite Party No.1 to consider the representation filed by the Petitioner vide Annexure-5 within a period of three (3) months in accordance with law from the date of production of certified copy of this order. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat