WP(C)/28231/2026 of KALPANA SAHOO Vs THE STATE OF ODISHA on 2 September 2026

ORDER

02.09.2026

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

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties.

3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “ Under the aforesaid circumstances it is therefore, most humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to:

(i) issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction directing the opposite party No. 4 to receive, accept, verify and take on record the Petitioner's +2 Certificate, namely, the Higher Secondary Examination Certificate issued by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, forwarded by the Petitioner vide her Representation dated 26.08.2026 through Speed Post bearing Article No. EY523360059IN;

(ii) further direct the opposite party No. 4 to consider the said +2 Certificate for determining the Petitioner's eligibility,

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qualification and merit and to consider her candidature for engagement as Anganwadi Worker in respect of Gopalpur-III Anganwadi Centre, Ward No. 57, Cuttack in accordance with law and the applicable selection criteria;

(iii) further direct that the Petitioner's candidature shall not be rejected or otherwise prejudiced merely on account of the erroneous remark in Letter No. 1367 dated 20.08.2026 that the Petitioner had not submitted her +2 Certificate, or on account of the inability of the online portal to permit subsequent uploading of the said certificate; And for such further and other reliefs as the nature and circumstances of the case may be require and as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit.

AND

Further be pleased to issue any other appropriate writ/s, direction/s, order/s as this Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper.

AND

For this act of kindness the Petitioner shall as in duty every pray.”.

4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner states that highlighting his grievance, Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.4 vide Annexure-5 and the same may be directed to be considered within a stipulated time, to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection.

5. As agreed by learned counsel for the parties and after going through the records, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, disposes of the Writ Petition directing Opposite Party No.4 to consider the representation filed by the Petitioner vide

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Annexure-5 within a period of six (6) weeks in accordance with law from the date of production of certified copy of this order with due communication to the Petitioner.

6. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of.

(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Subrat

Judge Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBRAT KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 03-Sep-2026 11:15:49 Signature Not Verified