Orissa High Court
WP(C)/28187/2026 of SURYA NARAYAN MISHRA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 2 September 2026
HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.28187 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010674162026 Surya Narayan Mishra …. Petitioner Mr. A.K. Panda, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha, represented through its Commissioner-cum-Secretary, School and Mass Education Department and Others …. Opposite
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
WP(C) No.28187 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010674162026
Surya Narayan Mishra
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Petitioner
Mr. A.K. Panda, Advocate
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State of Odisha, represented through its Commissioner-cum-Secretary, School and Mass Education Department and Others ….
Opposite Parties
Ms. U. Padhi, ASC
CORAM:
SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
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ORDER
2.9.2026 Order No.
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1. Heard Mr. A.K. Panda, learned counsel for the petitioner and Ms. U. Padhi, learned ASC for State – opposite parties.
2. It is submitted that the petitioner was serving as physical education teacher in government High School, Chalkamba and deputed to U.G. High School, Parla in the district of Rayagada. While continuing as such he remained on leave for a period from 4th September, 2021 to 4th January, 2026. After became fit, he reported for joining on 5th January, 2026. But without accepting his joining, the joining report was forwarded to the District Education Officer (DEO). The DEO vide order dated 4th June, 2026 directed the petitioner to appear before him on 5th June, 2026 for personal hearing regarding acceptance of his joining report. Though the petitioner appeared on said date, but the DEO did not take any step to hear the petitioner in person or did pass any order, and till date the same is pending with the DEO. Digitally Signed Signed by: MANAS KUMAR PANDA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, Cuttack Date: 02-Sep-2026 17:58:03 Signature Not Verified
3. Considering such limited prayer of the petitioner, the writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission with a direction to the DEO, Rayagada (O.P. No.3) to take decision, in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner as per his own order dated 4th June, 2026 (Annexure-6), within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition.
4. An urgent certified copy of this order be issued on proper application.
( B.P. Routray) Judge M.K.Panda Digitally Signed Signed by: MANAS KUMAR PANDA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, Cuttack Date: 02-Sep-2026 17:58:03 Signature Not Verified