Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 06.07.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Bula Dakua, represented by Advocate R. Behera.
- Opposite Parties: Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Odisha, Bhubaneswar and others, represented by Advocate P.K. Sahoo, ASC.
- Writ Petition No.: W.P.(C) No.20113 of 2026 filed seeking a writ of mandamus directing Opposite Party No.4 to release salaries and EPFO contributions of staff of Sandhamula Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) as per cheques annexed in series‑2, and to consider representations annexed in series‑3.
- Prayer: Issue Rule NISI to Opposite Parties to show cause why a writ of mandamus should not be issued, and if no sufficient cause is shown, make the rule absolute and pass any other appropriate orders.
- The petitioner argued that despite the request under Annexure‑3 being pending before Opposite Party No.4, no action had been taken.
Court's Observations & Directions
- The matter was taken up in Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) mode and counsel for both sides were heard.
- The Court held that no notice need be issued to Opposite Party‑Bank.
- Without expressing any opinion on the merits, the Court directed Opposite Party No.4 to decide on the request under Annexure‑3 in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible, preferably within four (4) weeks from receipt of the order, and to communicate the decision to the petitioner.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of accordingly, with the specific directive for a timely decision and communication, and no further notice to the bank.
Topics: Legal; Cooperative Society Salaries