WP(C)/22036/2026 of JINNALA NAGESWARA RAO Vs UNION OF INDIA on 11 September 2026

ORDER

11.09.2026

02.

1. Heard learned counsel for the Parties.

2. Having heard the learned DSGI, assisted by Mr. D. Harichandan, learned CGC from the side of the Union of India, and the learned counsel for the Petitioner, while the matter was at the stage of filing of the counter affidavit from the side of the learned DSGI, it is submitted gracefully by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that it would be suffice if a direction is given to the authority to consider the representation filed by the Petitioner afresh and to be considered sympathetically.

3. Keeping in view the above, the writ application is disposed of with a direction to the Petitioner to submit a fresh representation within a period of fifteen (15) days. In the event such representation is filed before the Opposite Party No.3, i.e. I.G-Cum-Principal Chief

Security Commissioner, RPF East Coast Railway, Rail Sadan, Bhubaneswar, he shall do well in considering the representation of the Petitioner and dispose of the same within a period of four (04) weeks and shall communicate the result thereof within a period of two (02) weeks thereafter.

4. Needless to mention that while considering the representation of the Petitioner, the authority concerned shall look into the directives of the department, more particularly in respect to Directive No.58 (Revised), wherein there is an embargo in Inter- Zonal Transfer and looking into the Annexure-7 placed to the present writ petition, in respect to the order passed by the authority dated 23.06.2026 in connection with the transfer of RPF personnel through TMM.

5. The Writ Petition is accordingly disposed of.

(Chittaranjan Dash)

Judge

Bijay Digitally Signed Signed by: SARBANI DASH Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 12-Sep-2026 10:15:22 Signature Not Verified