Ch. Narayan Patro v. State of Odisha & Ors.

Petitioner Mr. S.K. Dasmohapatra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No

1. This matter taken up through Hybrid ORDER 17.03.2026 Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.

Heard learned counsel for the parties.

The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer: -

t is therefore, most humbly prayed that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to:- i. Admit the writ petition. ii. To direct the Opposite , parties more particularity Principal Secretary Department of Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water for allotment of G.P.F. Account and governing their official status as a Pre-2005 appointee so as to draw the pensionary benefits under 0.C.S. Pension Rule , 1992 keeping in view the related Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 2 (r) - and 10 of O.C.S Pension Rule 1992 and thereby the application of Article 141 and 142 of the Constitution of India with regard to the binding precedent of the Judgment - passed in // 2 // Hem for consideration of past services as qualifying service for the purpose of pension and gratuity.

Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-9 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.

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.