Orissa High Court
WP(C)/25333/2026 of PRADEEPTA KUMAR MANGARAJ Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 25 August 2026
HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.25333 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010518112026 Pradeepta Kumar Mangaraj …. Petitioner Mr. K.P Mishra, Sr.Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S.P Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 25.08.2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.25333 of 2026
CNR No.ODHC010518112026
Pradeepta Kumar
Mangaraj
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Petitioner
Mr. K.P Mishra,
Sr.Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha and
Others
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Opp. Parties
Mr. S.P Das, ASC
CORAM:
JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
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ORDER
25.08.2026
01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.
2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties.
3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: - “Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the, it is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to:
(i) direct/ order the Opp. Party No.2 to treat the Petitioner as 1991 recruit, for the purpose of his retirement benefits, by granting notional benefits, with effect from 1991 for the interest of justice;
(ii) pass such other order(s) or issue direction(s) as may be deemed fit and proper in the bona fide interest of justice;
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And for which act of kindness, the Petitioner as in duty bound, shall ever pray.”
4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-7 to the Writ Petition, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, he prays that a direction be issued to the Opposite Party No.1 to take a decision on the above noted petition within a specific time period.
5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the Opposite Party No.1 to take a decision on the above noted representation in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the petitioner.
6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly.
(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy)
Judge Nitu Prava Digitally Signed Signed by: NITU PRAVA PRUSTY Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, Cuttack Date: 27-Aug-2026 18:18:52 Signature Not Verified