IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.1053 of 2011 Byasadev Barik …. Petitioner Mr. A. Maharana, Adv. appearing on behalf of Mr. H.S. Mishra, Adv. -versus- Utkal Gramya Bank, …. Opposite Party Bolangir Mr. K.K. Jena, Adv. for Bank CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 29.06.2026 Order No. 07. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Party. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “The petitioner above named, therefore, prays that in the facts and circumstances of the case stated above, this Hon'ble Court may please to issue notice to the Opp Party direct-ing to show cause as to why the writ application shell not be allowed. If he fails to show cause or the cause shown are found insufficient in law as well as in the facts and circumstances of the case, this Hon'ble Court my please to allow this application, direct the Opp. Party to release his arrear salary and allowances calculating that of arrear increments and revising his salary as and when became due by issuing a writ/writs particularly a writ of Mandamus and allow the writ application with cost. And any other orders/directions consider fit and proper may kindly be passed in favour of the petitioner. // 2 // And for this act of kindness the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.”.

4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opp. Party by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of two (2) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party be communicated to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBRAT KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 30-Jun-2026 11:29:47 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.1053 of 2011 Byasadev Barik …. Petitioner Mr. A. Maharana, Adv. appearing on behalf of Mr. H.S. Mishra, Adv. -versus- Utkal Gramya Bank, …. Opposite Party Bolangir Mr. K.K. Jena, Adv. for Bank CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 29.06.2026 Order No. 07. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Party. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “The petitioner above named, therefore, prays that in the facts and circumstances of the case stated above, this Hon'ble Court may please to issue notice to the Opp Party direct-ing to show cause as to why the writ application shell not be allowed. If he fails to show cause or the cause shown are found insufficient in law as well as in the facts and circumstances of the case, this Hon'ble Court my please to allow this application, direct the Opp. Party to release his arrear salary and allowances calculating that of arrear increments and revising his salary as and when became due by issuing a writ/writs particularly a writ of Mandamus and allow the writ application with cost. And any other orders/directions consider fit and proper may kindly be passed in favour of the petitioner. // 2 // And for this act of kindness the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.”.

4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opp. Party by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of two (2) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party be communicated to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBRAT KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 30-Jun-2026 11:29:47 Page 2 of 2