WP(C)/29256/2026 of SUBHRANSU SEKHAR SAHOO Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

ORDER

11.09.2026 Order No.

01.

1. The matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2. Heard Mr. Pratap, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Ms. Padhi, learned ASC for the State.

3. It is submitted on behalf of the Petitioner, who is claiming regularization/approval of his service against the post of Lecturer in Odia in Badchana Junior Women’s College, Badchana in the district of Jajpur as per Grant-in-Aid Order, 1994, that his claim is similar to the case of the Respondent in FAO No.509 of 2014, which has been disposed of by a Co-ordinate Bench on 19th March 2025 and upheld by the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

4. It is further prayed on behalf of the Petitioner that his representation under Annexure-4 may be considered by the appropriate authority. Digitally Signed Signed by: SANGRAM DAS Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 12-Sep-2026 12:55:29 Signature Not Verified

5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission, without expressing any opinion on the merits of contentions of the petitioner, with a direction to the Director of Higher Education, Odisha, Bhubaneswar (Opposite Party No.2) to consider the grievance of the Petitioner as per his representation at Annexure-4, in accordance with law and keeping in view the decision aforesaid, if applicable, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition.

6. An urgent certified copy of this order shall be issued on proper application.

(B.P. Routray)

Judge

S.Das Digitally Signed Signed by: SANGRAM DAS Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 12-Sep-2026 12:55:29 Signature Not Verified