WP(C)/21416/2026 of RANJIT KUMAR BHUYAN Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 18 August 2026

ORDER

18.08.2026

02. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.

2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties.

3. Both the Writ Petitions have been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “The Petitioner, therefore, most humbly prays that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to admit this petition, issue notice to the opposite parties, call for the underlying service records, and upon hearing the parties:

i) Issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, quashing/ modifying the final gradation list of assistant Executive Engineers(Civil) for the year 2026 to the extent it omits the Petitioner.

ii) Direct the Opposite Party No. 2 to reconsider the grievance of the Petitioner, verify his service credentials against the applicable service rules and place his name at its appropriate place in the gradation list above his juniors.

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iii) Grant any other relief(s) as this Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper in the interest of justice. And for this act of kindness as in duty bound the petitioner shall ever pray”.

4. It is contended that vide Notification dtd.12.02.2026, the present Petitioners were promoted to the rank of Asst. Executive Engineer, (Civil) in Odisha Engineering Services w.e.f. 30.04.2025.

4.1. It is however contended that prior to being extended with the benefit of such promotion vide Notification dtd.12.02.2026 w.e.f. 30.04.2025 provisional gradation list of Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil) since had already been published on 12.01.2026, Petitioner’s name was not reflected at the appropriate place. Not only that in the final gradation list so published on 08.06.2026 under Annexure-2, names of the present Petitioners were also not included.

4.2. It is contended that since the Petitioners got the benefit of promotion vide Notification dtd.12.02.2026 w.e.f. 30.04.2025 in the rank of Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil), Petitioners’ name are required to be placed in the appropriate place in the final gradation list of Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil) so published on 08.06.2026.

4.3. It is further contended that Petitioners though have moved a grievance before Opposite Party No.2 in that

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regard under Annexure-3, but no decision is being taken.

4.4. It is accordingly that Opposite Party No.2 be directed to take a final decision on the representation filed by the Petitioners under Annexure-3 and include the name of the Petitioners in the final gradation list of Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil) in the appropriate place.

5. Learned Addl. Government Advocate for the State on the other hand contended that since the representation filed under Annexure-3 is not an exhaustive one, Petitioners be directed to make a fresh one by giving all the details.

6. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties and considering the submissions made, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition permits the Petitioners to move a detailed individual representation before Opposite Party No.2 for inclusion of their name in the final gradation list of the Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil) so published on 08.06.2026 under Annexure-2.

6.1. It is observed that if any representation will be filed within a period of two (2) weeks hence, Opp. Party No.2 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No.2 be communicated to the Petitioner.

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7. Accordingly, the Writ petition stands disposed of.

8. Photocopy of the order be placed in the connected Writ Petition.

(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Subrat

Judge Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBRAT KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 20-Aug-2026 17:52:42 Signature Not Verified