IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.11835 of 2026 Bijay Dhal …. Petitioner Mr. G.C. Swain, Adv. -versus- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Mumbai & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. D.R. Bhokta, CGC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 23.04.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties. 3. Considering the nature of order going to be passed, this Court is of the view that no notice need be issued to Opp. Party-Corporation. 4. Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- “Under the premises as stated above the humble petitioner fervently pray that your Lordships may graciously be pleased to admit the case and after being heard from the both parties, allow the writ petition to the extent that: (i) Issue writ of Mandamus directing payment of compensation. p. 2 p. 2 (ii) Award compensation of ^6,00,000/- + additional ^15,00,000/- or more. Grant interest @ 9% per annum. (iii) Pass other order(s)/direction(s) as your Lordships deem fit and proper; And for this act of kindness the petitioner as in 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 detailed representation before Opp. Party No.3 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three weeks hence. 6. It is observed that if such a representation is filed within the aforesaid period, Opp. Party No.3 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by the Opp. Party No.3 be communicated to the petitioner within the aforesaid time period. 7. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev