Orissa High Court
WP(C)/28382/2026 of LEEZA MISHRA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 2 September 2026
HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.28382 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010680132026 Leeza Mishra …. Petitioner Mr. P.K. Mohapatra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha, represented through its Principal Secretary, Skill Development & Technical Education Department and Others …. Opposite
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
WP(C) No.28382 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010680132026
Leeza Mishra
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Petitioner
Mr. P.K. Mohapatra, Advocate
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State of Odisha, represented through its Principal Secretary, Skill Development & Technical 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. P.K. Mohapatra, learned counsel for the petitioner and Ms. U. Padhi, learned ASC for State – opposite parties.
2. It is submitted that the petitioner is serving as contractual Lecturer in Mechatronics in the Institute of Textile Technology, Choudwar in the district of Cuttack. It is further submitted that the petitioner approached the Secretary to Government in his grievance cell for redressal of her grievance and for that reason a show cause notice was issued to the petitioner on 24th August, 2026 (Annexure-6) for initiation of further action against her. Thereafter, the petitioner submitted her show cause reply to the Principal, which was not considered, and steps are being taken against her for termination of her service. Digitally Signed Signed by: MANAS KUMAR PANDA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, Cuttack Date: 02-Sep-2026 17:58:04 Signature Not Verified
3. It needs to be stated here that approaching the authority in the grievance cell by an employee cannot be construed as misconduct on her part.
4. However, considering such limited prayer of the petitioner, the writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission with a direction to the Secretary to government in Skill Development and Technical Education Department (O.P. No.1) to consider the grievance of the petitioner, in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition. If necessary, the petitioner may be given an opportunity of personal hearing by opposite party No.1.
5. It is further observed that till such consideration is made by opposite party No.1 no coercive action shall be taken against the petitioner.
6. 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 17:58:04 Signature Not Verified