WP(C)/19314/2026 of MANORANJAN PATRA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 8 September 2026

ORDER

08.09.2026

01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.

2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties.

3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: - “It is therefore humbly prayed that this Hon'ble court may graciously be pleased to admit the writ petition, issue rule nisi calling upon the Opp. Parties to show cause as to why the prayer(s) of petitioner shall not be allowed and as to why appropriate order shall not be passed:-

i) To release the petitioner's withheld salary from October 2024 till date with interests; ii) To release all arrears of Place Based Incentives/Spl Allowance from September 2022 till date.

iii) To implement the petitioner's promotion under the DACP scheme granted to him and hence update his manual service book as well as e service book in HRMS portal correcting all service related entries including pay fixation, cell and level updation reflecting DACP promotion and his current pay fixations, cell and level promotion as per latest norms and provisions so that no further prejudiced is caused to his pay, status or future pensionary benefits.

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iv) To grant the petitioner notional pay fixation from the day of DACP promotion and release all consequential financial benefits that is his current and future salary be released on the basis pay matrix level duly granted to the petitioner according to the DACP order. iv) To quash any communication/internal noting/pension processing or administrative steps initiated by the Opp. Parties to forcibly retire the petitioner from service prematurely or treat the petitioner's husband as retired prematurely.

v) To Direct the Opp. Parties not to take any coercive, punitive or adverse action against the petitioner like suspension, disciplinary proceedings, salary withholdings. transfers, relieving from post or any action affecting his service status during pendency of the WRIT Petition.

vi) To Direct the Opp. Parties not to force immediate joining or full duty resumption without reasonable accommodation and protect the petitioner from being treated as absent, unauthorized or non performing during the period of vulnerability arising from the unofficial salary stoppage from October 2024 till date; And in the event the Opp. Party(ies) file(s) no show cause or file(s) insufficient or false cause the Hon'ble court may be pleased to make the rule nisi absolute; And/or may pass any other writ/ writs, order/orders, direction/directions as this Hon'ble court may deem fit and proper; And for this act of kindness the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray;”

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-15 to the Writ Petition, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, he prays that a direction be issued to the Opposite Party No.1 to take a decision on the above noted petition within a specific time period.

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5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the Opposite Party No.1 to take a decision on the above noted representation in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the petitioner.

6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly.

(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy)

Judge Nitu Prava Digitally Signed Signed by: NITU PRAVA PRUSTY Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, Cuttack Date: 09-Sep-2026 16:45:12 Signature Not Verified