Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 4291 of 2016 CNR No.ODHC010097472016 Rama Ch. Patra ..... Petitioner Ms. S. Jena, Sr. Advocate -versus- CDMO, Rayagada & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 18.08.2026 Order No. 05 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “In the above circumstances, the petitioner, therefore prays that this Hon’ble Court may be graciously pleased to admit the writ application, issue notice to the opp. Parties specifically to O.P. No.1 to show cause as to why steps has not been taken for engagement of the petitioner as a driver in the Community Health Centre under the NRHM Scheme, although the posts are lying vacant in spite of issuance of the letter dated 30.07.2015 and, if the opp. Parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause, the Hon’ble Court, upon hearing the parties, may further be pleased to allow the writ application directing the O.P. No.1 to take immediate steps for engagement of the petitioner as driver on contractual basis till appointment of a regular driver is made. Page 2 of 2. And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound remain ever pray.” 4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opp. Party No.1 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of her claim, if any, within a period of three (3) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No.1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 1 be communicated to the Petitioner. 5.1. It is further observed that while considering the Petitioner’s grievance, relevancy and effect of the document available under Annexure-4 be taken into consideration. 6. Petitioner is permitted to provide a copy of Annexure-4 along with his representation, for compliance. 7. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Jyoti