IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
MANASH RANJAN PATHAK, MRUGANKA SEKHAR SAHOO, JJ.
State of Odisha and Others – Appellants
Versus
Hemanta Kumar Chhotray and Another – Respondents
W.A. Nos. 197, 530, 623, 643, 651, 700, 733, 1258, 1315, 1346, 1663, 1701, 1773, 1911, 2328, 2621, 2874, 2949 of 2024, W.A. Nos. 887, 2301, 3091 of 2023
Decided On : 03-12-2025
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| 1. concerns over delays in hearing retiree claims. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. scheduling for hearing on december 15, 2025. (Para 3) |
| 3. state's appeal against favorable writ petitions. (Para 4) |
| 4. memo requirement for appeal listing. (Para 5) |
ORDER :
1. It is submitted at the Bar that the matter should be taken up for hearing. We have a constraint of the Bench being not available after recess.
2. The learned Senior Advocates as well as Mr. Swain, learned counsel express their anxiety regarding long adjournments and pendency of the matters, as it pertains to the retiral dues claimed by persons who have already retired since long.
3. On consent, list on 15th December, 2025. On the said date, there shall be endeavored to finally hear the matter. Liberty to mention.
4. It is submitted by Mr. Das, learned counsel that in several writ petitions, where the petitions have been favoured, the State has filed appeal challenging the said orders, However, all the appeals have not been listed.
5. The learned Additional Government Advocate shall furnish a Memo containing the list of appeals to be taken up together. The Memo be furnished to the Registry on or before 11th December, 2025 and circulated amongst the learned counsel for the appearing parties.
The copy of the appeal memos shall be served on the learned counsel who had appeared for the writ petitioners in the respective cases.
The court stressed the urgency of resolving retiral dues for retirees, emphasizing the necessity for orderly hearing of related appeals to prevent undue delays.
The court emphasized the right to timely resolution of pension claims for retired employees, acknowledging delays caused in typical proceedings.
The court emphasized the need for timely resolution of pending appeals, exercising its discretionary jurisdiction to expedite the process.
The court has the discretion to dismiss an application for intervention/impleadment and fix the appeals for hearing on a specific date, while also having the authority to continue the interim order u....
Writ petition dismissed due to petitioner's repeated non-appearance and failure to prosecute.
Court mandates timely disposal of appeals to prevent undue delay in legal processes.
Service to counsels in prior proceedings suffices for appeal notice; court directs expedited delay consideration.
Court grants liberty to file time-barred appeal, directing decision on merits.
The court underscores the importance of scheduling timely hearings to ensure all parties can fully present their arguments in multiple appeals concerning education.
The court determined that given the nature of the orders, petitioners should pursue the matter through appropriate appeals rather than through writ petitions.
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