WP(C)/28897/2026 of JITEN KUMAR ROUTRAY 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 learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties.

3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “It is therefore prayed that your Lordships would be graciously pleased to direct the Opp.parties for drawl and disbursement of differential monetary benefits in favour of the petitioner by way of antedating his promotion to the post of Asst. Section Officer w.e.f.04.03.2020 instead of 27.07.2023 as per Rule-9 of the Odisha Heads of Department (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Junior Assistance, Assistant Section Officers and Section Officers in the offices of the Heads of Departments) Rules, 2019 as his services has been regularized from the date of his initial appointment on contractual basis i.e. w.e.f. 04.03.2017 as per G.A & P.G Department notification No.29076/Gen dated 16.10.2022 as well as

Page 2 of 2. similar benefits has already been extended in favour of one Sri Sujit Kumar Murmu; AND/OR pass such other order/ orders deemed fit and proper; And for this act of your Lordship's kindness the petitioners as in justice duty bound shall ever pray.”

4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner state that highlighting his grievances, the Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.1 vide Annexure-10 and the same may be directed to be considered within a stipulated time, to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection.

5. As agreed by learned counsel for the parties and after going through the records, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, disposes of the Writ Petition directing Opposite Party No.1 to consider the representation filed by the petitioner vide Annexure-10 in accordance with law within a period of three (3) months from the date of production of certified copy of this order.

Accordingly, the Writ Petition 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