ORDER

23.07.2024 01. 1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.

2. Heard Mr. D.P. Dash, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. B. Mohanty, learned Addl. Govt.

Advocate for the State.

3. Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition inter alia challenging the communication issued by the Controller of Accounts-O.P. No.3 on dtd.05.02.2024 under Annexure-6. Vide the said communication, O.P.

No.3 has requested O.P. No.2 to withdraw the benefit of MACP so allowed in favour of the petitioner w.e.f.

01.01.2016 vide order issued on 02.03.2019 under Annexure-3 on the ground that petitioner is not eligible to get the benefit in terms of the resolution issued by the // 2 // Govt. in the Department of Higher Education on 22.12.2017 under Annexure-7.

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner contended that petitioner while continuing as Junior Clerk in the College in question, he was extended with the benefit of MACP w.e.f. 01.01.2016 vide office order dated 02.03.2019 as reflected in Annexure-3. It is contended that while in receipt of the benefit, petitioner retired from his services on attaining the age o