IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.25667 of 2019 Govind Chandra Pradhan …. Petitioner Mr. S.C. Samantaray, Advocate -versus- Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, Sambalpur and others …. Opp. Parties Mr. Abhilash Mishra, Advocate (For MCL) CORAM: JUSTICE K.R. MOHAPATRA JUSTICE SANJAY KUMAR MISHRA ORDER Order No. 25.02.2026 24. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Mr. Samantaray, learned Counsel for the Petitioner prays for an adjournment. 3. This writ petition has been filed with the following prayer: “In the facts and circumstances, it is humbly prayed that let this Hon’ble Court may be graciously be pleased to issue a Rule Nisi in the nature of writ of mandamus and/or any other appropriate writ or writs calling for the records and call upon the Opp. parties to show cause as to why the nominee of the petitioner shall not be provided employment under the R.R. Scheme 1989 of Govt. of Odisha; And as to why the order dated 21.12.2018 shall not be quashed; And pass such other order(s), direction(s) as would be deem fit and proper in the interest of justice. And for this act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound shall every pray.” 4. Mr. Samantaray, learned Counsel for the Petitioner also sought for adjournment previously and on last occasion i.e., on 15th January, 2026 while adjourning the matter on the prayer of Mr. Samantaray, learned Counsel for the Petitioner, this Court made it clear that no further adjournment at the instance of the Petitioner shall be entertained on the next date. 5. Thus, the prayer made by Mr. Samantaray, learned Counsel for the Petitioner cannot be entertained. 6. In view of the above, the writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. (K.R. Mohapatra) Judge (S.K. Mishra) Judge Kanhu Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.