WP(C)/28684/2026 of RAJANIKANTA MOHANTY 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 for the Petitioner as well as Mr. P.Behera, learned Standing Counsel for the Opposite Parties- Trasport Department. Perused the writ application as well as the prayer made therein.

3. The Petitioner has filed the present writ application with the following prayer:

“Therefore, the petitioner most respectfully prays, that, this Hon'ble Court may be graciously pleased enough to admit this writ petitio, issue rule NISI, calling upon the opposite parties specifically the O.P.No.2 to show cause as to why the VCRs under Annexure-2series issued/drawn against the Vehicle of the petitioner bearing Regd. No. OR297929 shall not be dropped or transmitted to the Court of learned J.M.F.C.(Transport), Cuttack for disposal of the same as per law and if the opposite parties do not show cause or show insufficient cause the rule may be made absolute by issuing appropriate writ directing the O.P.No.2 to drop or transmit/forward the VCR's under Annexure-2 series to the Court of learned J.M.F.C.(Transport), Cuttack within a stipulated time.

And further, be pleased to pass any appropriate writ(s), order(s), direction(s) as this Hon'ble court may deem fit and proper under the facts & circumstance of the case.”

4. In course of hearing of the writ application, learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that the Petitioner ventilating his grievance has submitted representation before the State Transport Authority (STA), Odisha, represented through the Commissioner-cum-Chairman, Opposite Party No.2 under Annexure-3. It is also submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that the said representation is pending as of now. It is also submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that a direction be issued to the Opposite Party No.2 to consider the representation of the Petitioner under Annexure-3 within a stipulated period of time.

5. Mr. P.Behera, learned Standing Counsel for the Trasport Department, submits that he has no objection if the representation of the Petitioner is considered by the Opposite Party No.2, which is stated to be pending, in accordance with law within a stipulated period of time.

6. Considering the limited nature of grievance of the

Petitioner, the writ application is disposed of at the stage of admission with a direction to the Opposite Party No.2 to consider the representation dated 17.08.2026 of the Petitioner under Annexure-3 within a period of eight weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order. The Opposite Party No.2 shall do well to dispose of the representation of the Petitioner under Annexure-3 by passing a speaking and reasoned order. The decision so taken by the Opposite Party No.2 be also communicated to the Petitioner within ten days thereafter.

7. With the aforesaid observation, the writ application stands disposed of.

8. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per Rules.

(A.K. Mohapatra)

Judge

Rubi

Digitally Signed Signed by: RUBI BEHERA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 10-Sep-2026 17:43:48 Signature Not Verified