WP(C)/25617/2026 of DEBENDRA KUMAR MOHANTY Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 13 August 2026

ORDER

13.08.2026

01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) 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:- “ In the aforesaid circumstances, it is humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit this writ application and issue Rule Nisi calling upon the Opp. Parties to show cause as to why this Writ application shall not be allowed and if the Opp. Parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause, the said Rule may be made absolute and on hearing the parties through their counsel and on calling for records, this Hon'ble Court be further pleased to:-

i) Issue appropriate writ/writs directing the State Opp. Party being an Ideal & Model employer who shall hold Review

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D.P.C as per Notification No. 26982 dated 19.06.2010, Notification No. 54887 dated 07.12.2010 & Notification No. 23129 dated 02.06.2023 under Annexure-3, 4 & 7, keeping in view the direction of this Hon'ble Court dated 01.08.2018 under Annexure-1, direction of the Hon'ble Supreme Court dated 01.10.2020 under Annexure-2, direction of this Hon'ble Court dated 24.03.2026 in W.P.(C) No. 7897/2022 under Annexure-8 & dated 30.06.2026 in W.P.(C) No. 19210/2026 and extend the consequential benefit of promotions in the rank of Joint Secretary & Additional Secretary at par with his Juniors namely Kailash Chandra Swain & Bijay Chandra Barik and revise his pensionary benefits and accordingly grant the differential dues in his favour within a stipulated period.

ii) This Hon'ble Court be further pleased to pass such other appropriate writ/writs, direction/directions, order/orders as would be deem fit and proper in favour of the Petitioner.

And for which act of kindness the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray”.

4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner states that highlighting his grievance, Petitioner has made a representation to sole Opposite Party vide Annexure-10 and the same may be directed to be considered within a stipulated time, to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection.

5. As agreed by learned counsel for the parties and after going through the records, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, disposes of the Writ Petition directing the sole Opposite Party to consider the representation filed by the Petitioner vide Annexure-10 within a period of six (6) weeks in accordance with law from the date of production of certified copy of this order with due communication to the

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Petitioner.

6. It is observed that while taking such a decision, relevancy and effect of the orders passed by this Court under Annexures-8 & 9 be taken into consideration. Petitioner is permitted to provide a copy of this order along with the order available under Annexures-8 and 9 before the sole Opposite Party for compliance.

7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of.

(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Subrat

Judge Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBRAT KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 17-Aug-2026 11:11:57 Signature Not Verified