IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C ) NO.3210 of 2021 Ratnakar Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr. M. Pati, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA COROM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 08.07.2026 5. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: The Petitioner therefore prays that your lordships may graciously be pleased to quash the order under Anexure-7 and direct the Opp. Parties to grant pension and release all pensionary benefits taking into consideration so much of DLR/NMR period of service n the work-Charged and Regular period as has been extended to similar employees forthwith taking into consideration decision of Hon’ble High Court & Apex Court mentioned in the writ Petition with all consequential benefits. And pass such order/directions as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper. And for tis act of kindness, the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray. p. 2 p. 2 4. It is contended that the ground on which Petitioner’s claim was rejected vide the impugned order dt.24.12.2020 under Annexure-7 is no more sustainable in view of the judgment delivered by this Court on 19.05.2026 in W.P.(C ) No.9896 of 2026. 5. Even though learned Addl. Govt. Advocate contended that the issue is not covered by the aforesaid judgment, but this Court after going through the judgment, is of the view that Petitioner’s claim is covered by the judgment delivered by this Court in W.P.(C ) No.9896 of 2026. 5. In view of the same, this Court while quashing the impugned order dt.24.12.2020 dispose of the Writ Petition in the light of the judgment passed on 19.05.2026 in W.P.(C ) No.9896 of 2026. 6. The Writ Petition accordingly stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge sangita