Orissa High Court

WP(C)/22596/2026 of MARUTI ROUT Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 28 August 2026

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HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C ) No.22596 of 2026 CNR NO. ODHC010514412026 Maruti Rout …. Petitioner Mr. R.Sarangi, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S.P. Das, Adv. CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C ) No.22596 of 2026

CNR NO. ODHC010514412026

Maruti Rout

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Petitioner

Mr. R.Sarangi, Adv.

-versus-

State of Odisha & Others

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Opp. Parties

Mr. S.P. Das, Adv.

CORAM:

THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

Order No.

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ORDER

28.08.2026

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1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid

Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.

2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner contended that after being placed under suspension vide under Annexure-1 so approved vide order under Annexure-2, a proceeding has already been initiated against the Petitioner in Departmental proceeding Case No.1 of 2026 on 29.07.2026 by Opp. Party No.4. It is contended that even though the proceeding in the meantime has already been initiated, but order of suspension is yet to be revoked. Accordingly, it is contended that Opp. party No.4 be directed to re-instate the Petitioner in his services.

4. Mr. S.P. Das, learned Addl. Standing Counsel on the other contended that since no such application has been filed seeking revocation of order of suspension in

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terms of the provisions under Rule 12(5 ) of the OCS (CCA) Rules, 1962, the Writ Petition is premature.

5. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the parties and considering the submission made, while disposing the Writ Petition permits the Petitioner to make an appropriate application in terms of the provisions contained under Rule 12(5) of the Rules before Opp. party No.4.

6. It is observed that if any such representation is filed within a period of 2(two) weeks, Opp. Party No. 4 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of 2(two) weeks from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 4 be communicated to the Petitioner. It is observed that while taking such a decision, relevancy and effect of the judgment to be cited by the Petitioner be taken into consideration.

7. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of.

(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy)

Judge sangita Digitally Signed Signed by: SANGITA PATRA Reason: authenticiaton of order Location: high court of orissa, cuttack Date: 03-Sep-2026 19:46:50 Signature Not Verified

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