IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.11916 of 2026 Prasan Kumar Nanda …. Petitioner Mr. S.K. Panda, Advocate -versus- The Manager, HR, NTPC, Angul and Others …. Opp. Parties 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. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: - “It is therefore prayed that your Lordship may graciously be pleased to consider the facts stated in the petition, issue notice to the Opposite Parties, call for the records and after hearing the parties, kindly direct to the opposite parties more particularly the 0pp. No. 1 regarding disbursement of work permit pass as coal sampling at MGR Station Mining under the outsourcing scheme of M/S. PRAHALLAD MOHARANA CONTRACTOR, the Op No. 2 of NTPC, Kaniha by way considering the representation which is pending since long.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-2 to the Writ Petition, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, he prays that a direction be issued to the Opposite Party No.1 to take a decision on the above noted petition within a specific time period. 5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the Opposite Party No.1 to take a decision on the above noted representation in accordance with law, within a period of three months from the date of production of certified copy of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the petitioner. 6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev