Orissa High Court
WP(C)/10001/2026 of LOPAMUDRA BISWAL Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 1 September 2026
HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.10001 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010196562026 Lopamudra Biswal …. Petitioner Mr. L.K. Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opp. Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 01.09.2026 08. 1.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.10001 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010196562026
Lopamudra Biswal
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Petitioner
Mr. L.K. Mohanty, Advocate
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State of Odisha & Ors.
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Opp. Parties
Mr. S.P. Das, ASC
CORAM:
JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
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01.09.2026
08. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.
2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties.
3. It is contended that while complying the direction of this Court, persons similarly situated have got the benefit of promotion vide order dtd.29.08.2026. But Petitioner was not extended with such benefit, even though vacancies are available against the promotional post.
4. Mr. L.K. Mohanty, learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner accordingly contended that while disposing the Writ Petition, Opposite Parties be directed to consider the claim of the Petitioner if he is otherwise eligible to get such benefit as against the vacancies available at present.
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5. Mr. S.P. Das, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State on the other hand contended that since while implementing the order with extension of the benefit of promotion, Petitioner taking into account his position in the gradation list was not found eligible. Petitioner has also no vested right to claim the same.
6. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties, considering the submissions made and since it is not disputed that the order passed by this Court in W.P.(C) No.7674 of 2025 has already been implemented, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. If Petitioner is otherwise eligible to get the benefit of promotion as against any available vacancy, it is open for the Opposite Party No.4 to consider the claim of the Petitioner in accordance with law.
7. 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: 02-Sep-2026 17:09:34 Signature Not Verified