IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.19215 of 2026 Manoranjan Mohanta …. Petitioner Mr. D.N. Rath, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC COROM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 29.06.2026 Order No 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “Under the above circumstance, it is therefore humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be graciously pleased to direct the opposite parties to release the retiral dues of the husband of the petitioner and the arrear differential full pension of the husband of the petitioner, in favour of the petitioner since he died without getting the same on 21.05.2017. And this Hon'ble Court be further pleased to direct the opposite parties to release arrear final family pension in favour of the petitioner from 22.05.2017 till date and to go on extending the final family pension in favour of the petitioner. // 2 // And this Hon'ble Court be pleased to pass any further order/ orders, direction/ directions as this Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. And for this act of kindness, as in duty bound, the petitioner shall ever pray.”

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though highlighting her grievances, Petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-8 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party No. 3, 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. 3 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.3 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 Jyoti Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: JYOTIPRAVA BHOL Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 30-Jun-2026 10:46:38 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.19215 of 2026 Manoranjan Mohanta …. Petitioner Mr. D.N. Rath, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC COROM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 29.06.2026 Order No 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “Under the above circumstance, it is therefore humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be graciously pleased to direct the opposite parties to release the retiral dues of the husband of the petitioner and the arrear differential full pension of the husband of the petitioner, in favour of the petitioner since he died without getting the same on 21.05.2017. And this Hon'ble Court be further pleased to direct the opposite parties to release arrear final family pension in favour of the petitioner from 22.05.2017 till date and to go on extending the final family pension in favour of the petitioner. // 2 // And this Hon'ble Court be pleased to pass any further order/ orders, direction/ directions as this Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. And for this act of kindness, as in duty bound, the petitioner shall ever pray.”

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though highlighting her grievances, Petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-8 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party No. 3, 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. 3 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.3 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 Jyoti Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: JYOTIPRAVA BHOL Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 30-Jun-2026 10:46:38 Page 2 of 2