IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.9728 of 2026 Dipak Ranjan Khillar …. Petitioner Mr. R.K. Patnaik, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 02.05.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: - “Therefore it is prayed to this Hon’ble Court would graciously be pleased to admit the Writ Petition, issue the rule nisi calling upon the Opposite Parties to Show-Cause as to why the stepping up of Pay with financial up-gradational benefits under the RACP/MACP inconsonance to the provisions of ORSP Rules from time to time in OFS-1 (SIS) under Pay Matrix Level-14 of ORSP,2017 within a stipulated time limit with extending all arrear and financial and consequential benefits. And further direct the Opp. Party No.1 to consider the pending Representation dated 07.01.2026 under Annexure-5. And to pass such other Order(s) /direction(s)/Writ(s) which may be deemed just and appropriate and for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-4 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