IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP (C ) No.13359 of 2026 Bhagyalaxmi Pradhan …. Petitioner Mr. A. Mishra, Adv.. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. P.K. Sahoo, ASC COROM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 01.05.2026 1. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: Under these facts and circumstances it is most humbly prayed therefore that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to direct the Opp. Parties to consider the case of the Petitioner for promotion to the post of Section Officer in the DPC as she is eligible in respect for being promoted to the next higher post and if she is found eligible otherwise, be promoted to the post of Section Officer forthwith. Or in the alternative pass any other order/orders as deem fit and proper in this case, And for the said act of kindness, the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray. 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that request available at Annexure-10 to the Writ Petition is pending before Opp. Party No.2, but till p. 2 p. 2 date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to Opp. Party No.2 to take a decision on the above noted request within a specific time period. 5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition directs Opposite Party No.2 to consider and dispose of the request so available at Annexure-10 to the Writ Petition in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of 6(six) weeks from the date of receipt of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the Petitioner. 6. The Writ Petition accordingly stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge sangita