WP(C)/16622/2026 of M/S HIMMAT SHG, BHADRAK Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 8 September 2026

ORDER

08.09.2026 (Hybrid Mode)

01.

1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner.

2. The petitioner before this Court is a Self-help Group represented through its Secretary.

3. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that petitioner self-help group supplied Take Home Ration (THR) Mukhyamantri Sampurna Pushti Yojana (MSPY) and other materials utilized for Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) under the ICDS project for Severely Acute Malnourished children and Moderately Acute Malnourished children. It is stated in the writ petition as well as submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that an amount of

‘Rs.47,14,643/- is due to be paid by the opposite parties’.

4. On being asked regarding the submission of bills raised by the petitioner and if the bills are undisputed, the learned counsel for the petitioner refers to the representation dated 29.04.2026 (Annexure-3), purportedly giving the details of outstanding bills against submitted invoice as at Page-40 of the writ petition. Apparently, Page-40 does not bear any signature of the representative of the petitioner.

5. It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the self-help group having so many members is suffering due to non-payment of the bills which are due.

It is further submitted at this stage the petitioner would move the Authority by making representation within a period of four weeks enclosing details of the amount claimed towards unpaid bills.

6. The learned AGA upon advanced copy served appears on behalf of opposite parties and waives notice. It is submitted by learned AGA that at this stage she does not have any instruction in response to the claim of the petitioner regarding unpaid bills; however, as submitted before the Court if the petitioner makes representation giving all the necessary details supported by documents the same has to be and shall be considered by the appropriate Authority within a reasonable time.

7. Having heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned AGA and in view of the limited nature of prayer made by the petitioner, this Court is not seeking any response from the opposite parties- authorities at this stage regarding contentions raised in the writ petition.

8. It is directed that the petitioner, if so advised, shall make representation afresh to the authority enclosing copies of all such documents sought to be relied upon by the petitioner particularly the details of the claim made as unpaid bills. The petitioner shall also enclose to the representation the copies of the representations made earlier along with certified copy of this order before the authority, within a period of four weeks hence.

The authority shall do well to consider the representation of the petitioner and release the dues, if any after considering the bills in accordance with law within a period of three months after making of the representation. The authority shall communicate the petitioner the decision that would be taken.

9. It is clarified that this Court has not expressed any opinion regarding merits of the claim of the

petitioner or contentions of the parties to the writ petition.

10. The writ petition is disposed of with the aforesaid observations.

(Mruganka Sekhar Sahoo) Judge

Sashikant/jyostna Digitally Signed Signed by: JYOSTNARANI MAJHEE Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 09-Sep-2026 12:26:10 Signature Not Verified