WP(C)/28823/2026 of SURYAKANTI BEHERA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

ORDER

11.09.2026 Order No. 01

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2. Heard.

3. Learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner contended that the impugned order of promotion so issued on 19.01.2026 under Annexure-4 is not more sustainable in view of the judgment delivered by this Court on 22.1.2026 in W.P.(C ) No.7674 of 2025 and batch. It is accordingly contended that the impugned order is required to be quashed by this Court.

4. Mr. P.K. Sahoo, learned Addl. Standing Counsel on the other hand contended that if the order of promotion so issued under Annexure-4 is no more sustainable, in view of the judgment delivered in W.P.(C) No.7674 of 2025 and batch, let the Petitioner approach the authority for doing the needful.

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5. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the parties and considering the submission made, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition permits the Petitioner to move Opp. party No.2 to take a decision with regard to the claim made in the Writ Petition, taking into account the judgment passed by this Court on 22.01.2026 in WP (C) No.7674 of 2025 and batch within a period of 2(two) weeks from the date of receipt of this order.

6. The Writ Petition accordingly stands disposed of.

(BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge

Jyoti Digitally Signed Signed by: JYOTIPRAVA BHOL Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 11-Sep-2026 15:13:48 Signature Not Verified