Orissa High Court
WP(C)/14507/2026 of BAISALI PANDA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 19 August 2026
of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 14507 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010347752026 Baisali Panda ..... Petitioner Mr. J.K. Khuntia, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Sahoo, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No. 14507 of 2026
CNR No.ODHC010347752026
Baisali Panda
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Petitioner
Mr. J.K. Khuntia, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha & Ors.
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Opposite Parties
Mr. P.K. Sahoo, ASC
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
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ORDER
19.08.2026 Order No. 05
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties.
3. Pursuant to order dated 29.06.2026 and further order passed on 10.07.2026, learned Addl. Standing Counsel produced the instruction so provided by the Senior Superintendent Circle Jail, Kataka at Choudwar vide his letter date 18.08.2026 with service of copy of the learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner in Court. The same be kept in record.
4. Basing on the instruction, learned Addl. Standing Counsel contended that in the meantime, it has been decided to take a fresh decision on the Petitioner’s claim in terms of the provisions contained under OCS (RA) Rule, 1990.
4.1. It is fairly contended that claim of the Petitioner was earlier rejected inter alia on the ground that as provided under 2(b) of the
Page 2 of 2. Rules, unmarried daughter or unmarried step daughter does not come within the category as prescribed under the said rules. But now it has been decided to take afresh decision on the Petitioner’s claim being the unmarried daughter of the deceased employee in terms of the provisions contained under OCS (RA) Rule, 1990 and further amended in the year 2025 vide notification dated 04.04.2025.
5. Having heard learned counsel for the Parties and considering the submission made, more particularly the instruction provided by the learned Addl. Standing Counsel, this Court while quashing the impugned rejection so issued by the Senior Superintendent- Opp. Party No.3 under Annexure-16, directs the said authority to take a fresh decision placing reliance on the OCS (RA) Amendment Rules, 2025. Such a fresh decision be taken within a period of two (2) months from the date of receipt of this order with due communication to the Petitioner.
6. 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: 20-Aug-2026 15:16:17 Signature Not Verified