Orissa High Court
CONTC/1899/2023 of MINAKETAN BRAHMA Vs ASWATHY S., I.A.S. on 24 July 2026
of 3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CONTC No.1899 of 2023 Minaketan Brahma …. Petitioner Mr. S. Mohapatra, Advocate on behalf of Mr. A.K. Chhatoi, Advocate -versus- Aswathy S., I.A.S. and others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S. Mishra, ASC Mr. S.N. Biswal, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE MRUGANKA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
CONTC No.1899 of 2023
Minaketan Brahma
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Petitioner
Mr. S. Mohapatra, Advocate
on behalf of Mr. A.K. Chhatoi, Advocate
-versus-
Aswathy S., I.A.S. and
others
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Opp. Parties
Mr. S. Mishra, ASC
Mr. S.N. Biswal, ASC
CORAM:
JUSTICE MRUGANKA SEKHAR SAHOO
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ORDER
24.07.2026 (Hybrid Mode)
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1. The learned ASC submits that the order dated 15.12.2021 passed in W.P.(C) No.38402 of 2021 (Minaketan Brahma v. State of Odisha & others) has been complied with inasmuch as the appropriate authority–Commissioner-cum-Secretary to the Government, Department of School and Mass Education has passed order. Learned Additional Standing Counsel file Memo enclosing copy of the order dated 24.01.2025. Memo shall be taken on record scanned copy be updated.
2. It is submitted by the learned ASC that the order passed by this Court stands complied with since 24.01.2025. He submits that due to paucity of time, the show cause affidavit could not be filed and the memo enclosing the order may be accepted. It is further submitted by the learned ASC that apology on behalf of opposite party regarding delay in compliance of the order of this Court be accepted.
3. Mr. Mohapatra, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that the petitioner has not received copy of the order dated 24.01.2025.
4. It is apparent that by Memo No.2138 dated 24.01.2025, copy of the order has been forwarded to the High School at Aragalsasan, District-Kendrapara clearly indicating that by the said date the petitioner had retired as Headmaster (Sr. SES). Possibly due to retirement, the order could not be received by the petitioner.
5. The learned ASC shall serve copy of the order along with memo on Mr. Mohapatra, learned counsel for the petitioner within two working days.
The learned ASC also submits that he shall forward photo of the order dated 24.01.2025 by Whatsapp which shall be received by Mr. Mohapatra, learned counsel for the petitioner.
6. Memo filed by the learned ASC shall be taken on record. The apology tendered for delay in compliance is accepted.
7. The contempt application is dropped.
The petitioner shall have the liberty to seek redressal of his grievance if aggrieved by order dated 24.01.2025.
(Mruganka Sekhar Sahoo) Judge
Radha Digitally Signed Signed by: RADHARANI JENA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 28-Jul-2026 12:52:27 Signature Not Verified