Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 11843 of 2026 Raghunatha Barik ..... Petitioner Mr. P.K. Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA Mr. S.K. Patra, Advocate (for O.P. No.6) CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 23.04.2026 Order No. 01 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “It is prayed, therefore that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to; i) Admit and allow the writ petition and: ii) Direct the Opposite Parties to grant the petitioner pension and other retirement dues under old OCS (Pension) Rules, 1992 by counting past service rendered in N.M.R. as well as Work charged establishment with service rendered in regular establishment forthwith as has been granted to other similar footing employees within a stipulated period of time and; ii) And pass such other orders/ directions as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and Page 2 of 2. circumstances of the case and bona-fide interest of Justice. And for this act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though highlighting his grievances, Petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-7 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party No. 1, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, learned counsel for the Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to 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 Opposite Party No. 1 to take a decision on the above noted petition in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt 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 Sipra