Orissa High Court
WP(C)/17475/2019 of DEWADUTTA DHAL Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 1 September 2026
of 3. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 17475 of 2019 CNR No.ODHC010520932019 Dewadutta Dhal ..... Petitioner Mr. S.K. Das, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No. 17475 of 2019
CNR No.ODHC010520932019
Dewadutta Dhal
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Petitioner
Mr. S.K. Das, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha & Ors.
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Opposite Parties
Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
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ORDER
01.09.2026
Order No. 20
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties.
3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “Under the above circumstances, it is therefore humbly prayed that the Hon'ble Court may be graciously pleased to interfere with the order of the DPC dtd: 27.02.2014 (Annexure-4) and also the consequential notification dtd: 30.04.2019 (Annexure-5) only to the extent directing to the Opposite Parties to follow the post based reservation vacancies principle and filled up those posts as per the available roster point so as to accommodate all the eligible candidates against the promotional posts including the petitioner; And further the Hon'ble Court be pleased to direct the O.P.No.1 to promote the petitioner against one of such unfilled post of OFS-I (JB) cadre from the date the others under annexure-5 have been given promotion i.e. 30.04.2019 and to grant him all consequential service and financial benefits. And/or pas any other appropriate writ/writs, order/orders and direction/directions in the fitness of the case. And for this act of kindness as in duty bound the petitioner shall ever pray.”
4. It is contended that the issue in question is no more res integra in view of the judgment delivered by this Court on 22.01.2026 in W.P.(C) No.7674 of 2025.
5. Learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner accordingly contended that he may be permitted to move Opp. Party No.1 to reconsider the notification issued under Annexure-5 in the light of the judgment passed on 22.01.2026.
6. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel has no serious objection to the course of action proposed by the learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner.
7. Having heard learned counsel for the Parties and considering the submission made, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition, permits the Petitioner to make an appropriate application for withdrawal/modification/cancellation of the impugned notification dated 30.01.2019 under Annexure-5.
7.1. It is observed that if any such application is moved within a period of two (2) weeks hence, Opp. Party No. 1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a further period of four
(4) weeks from the date of receipt of such application. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 1 be communicated to the Petitioner.
7.2. While taking such a decision, relevancy and effect of the judgment passed by this Court on 22.01.2026 be taken into consideration. Petitioner and the beneficiary of Annexure-5 notification be given an opportunity of hearing.
8. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of.
(BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY)
Judge
Jyoti Digitally Signed Signed by: JYOTIPRAVA BHOL Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 08-Sep-2026 11:12:27 Signature Not Verified