IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 17759 of 2026 Tapas Kumar Samal ..... Petitioner Mr. P.K. Mohapatra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Anr. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 21.07.2026 Order No. 01 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case, it is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to: (i) direct the Opp. Parties to grant the Grade Pay of Rs.4600/-and Rs.5400/-, towards 1st and 2nd Financial Up-gradation under RACP and MACP Scheme w.e.f. 01.01.2013 and 07.09.2018, i.e. the date of completion of 10 and 20 years of services to the Petitioner, as has been given to other similarly situated persons vide Orders under Annexure-3 & 4, in the light of the decision in O.A.No.2237/2014 and 13 batch and grant all consequential benefits, including the Pay fixation, within a stipulated period, as may be prescribed by this Hon'ble Court, for interest of injustice; (ii) pass such other order(s) or issue direction(s) as may be deemed fit and proper in the bona fide interest of justice. Page 1 of 2. And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner shall as in duty bound, ever pray.”

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though highlighting his grievances, Petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-5 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party No. 2, 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. 2 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. 2 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 Sneha Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SNEHANJALI PARIDA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 22-Jul-2026 17:32:26 Page 2 of 2.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 17759 of 2026 Tapas Kumar Samal ..... Petitioner Mr. P.K. Mohapatra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Anr. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 21.07.2026 Order No. 01 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case, it is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to: (i) direct the Opp. Parties to grant the Grade Pay of Rs.4600/-and Rs.5400/-, towards 1st and 2nd Financial Up-gradation under RACP and MACP Scheme w.e.f. 01.01.2013 and 07.09.2018, i.e. the date of completion of 10 and 20 years of services to the Petitioner, as has been given to other similarly situated persons vide Orders under Annexure-3 & 4, in the light of the decision in O.A.No.2237/2014 and 13 batch and grant all consequential benefits, including the Pay fixation, within a stipulated period, as may be prescribed by this Hon'ble Court, for interest of injustice; (ii) pass such other order(s) or issue direction(s) as may be deemed fit and proper in the bona fide interest of justice. Page 1 of 2. And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner shall as in duty bound, ever pray.”

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though highlighting his grievances, Petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-5 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party No. 2, 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. 2 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. 2 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 Sneha Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SNEHANJALI PARIDA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 22-Jul-2026 17:32:26 Page 2 of 2.