Orissa High Court
WP(C)/26142/2026 of MANMATH KUMAR SWAIN Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 19 August 2026
of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 26142 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010615952026 Manmath Kumar Swain ..... Petitioner Mr. S.K. Das, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
WP(C) No. 26142 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010615952026
Manmath Kumar Swain
.....
Petitioner
Mr. S.K. Das, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha & Ors.
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Opposite Parties
Mr. S.P. Das, ASC
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
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ORDER
19.08.2026 Order No. 01
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties.
3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “Under the above circumstances, it is therefore humbly prayed that the Hon'ble Court may be graciously pleased to direct the Opp. Party No.3 to appoint the petitioner as Home Guard in Electrician pursuant to the advertisement under Annexure-1 and to grant him all consequential service and financial benefits from the date the persons selected in other trade are given such appointment; And/or pas any other appropriate writ/writs, order/orders and direction/directions in the fitness of the case. And for this act of kindness as in duty bound the petitioner shall ever pray.”
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4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though highlighting his grievances, Petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-6 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party No. 3, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, learned counsel for the Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to Opposite Party No. 3 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 Opposite Party No. 3 to take a decision on the above noted petition in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt 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 Sneha Digitally Signed Signed by: SNEHANJALI PARIDA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 21-Aug-2026 11:38:42 Signature Not Verified