Orissa High Court
WP(C)/27606/2026 of DR.PRAGNYA PARIMITA NAYAK Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 28 August 2026
HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.27606 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010665182026 Dr. Pragnya Parimita Nayak …. Petitioner Mr. A . Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. A . Tripathy, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.27606 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010665182026
Dr. Pragnya Parimita
Nayak
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Petitioner
Mr. A. Mishra, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha & Ors.
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Opposite Parties
Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA
CORAM:
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. Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “Under these facts and circumstances, it is most humbly prayed therefore, that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to quash notice no. 235/Director, VIMSAR, Burla, dated 19.05.2026 issued by Opp. party no-3 at annexure-7 so far it relates to the petitioner who is continuing in the post of Assistant professor in the department of Pathology, VIMSAR, Burla. And further be pleased to direct Opp. party no. 3 and 4 to allow the petitioner to continue in post of Assistant professor in the department of Pathology, VIMSAR, Burla till the same is filled up on regular basis and as the benefits has been extended to similarly placed doctors vide order no. 301 dated 19.06.2026 under annexure-9.
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Or in the alternative pass any other order/orders as deem fit and proper in this case, And for the said act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.”
4. It is contended that on the face of the impugned notice though similarly situated doctors have been allowed to continue in the establishment of Opposite Party Nos.3 and 4, but Petitioner has been discriminated.
5. Learned Addl. Government Advocate for the State on the other hand contended that if similarly situated doctors on the face of the impugned notice have been allowed to continue, Petitioner can very well make his grievance before Opposite Party No.3.
6. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties and considering the submissions made, it is observed that if any such application will be moved claiming parity before Opposite Party No.3 within a period of seven (7) days from the date of receipt of this order, Opposite Party No.3 shall take a lawful decision on the same within a period of two (2) weeks. Till a decision is taken, no coercive action be taken against the Petitioner.
7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of.
(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy)
Judge Subrat
Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBRAT KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 31-Aug-2026 12:42:19 Signature Not Verified