IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.23033 of 2023 Susil Kumar Baral …. Petitioner Mr. A. Kanungo, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. D.P. Nanda, Sr. Adv. for O.P. No.5 Mr. A.K. Nath, Advocate for O.P. No.3 CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 03.02.2026 16. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. In course of hearing, when Mr. D.P. Nanda, learned Senior Counsel appearing for Opp. Party No.5 contended that on the face of opportunity being given, petitioner is not reporting to discharge his duty, learned counsel for the petitioner contended that in terms of letter issued on 20.07.2024 by Opp. Party No.6, petitioner is ready and willing to join in his work. 3.1. It is also fairly contended that petitioner will report for duty without fail on 11.02.2026. 4. Considering the submission made, it is observed that if petitioner will report for duty in terms of letter dated 20.07.2024 so issued by Opp. Party No.6, he will be permitted to join in his work and necessary compliance be provided to the Court on the next date. However, it is observed that if petitioner does not comply with the commitment given by the learned counsel for the petitioner, appropriate order will be passed in the Writ Petition. 5. As requested, list this matter in the supplementary list on 18.02.2026 along with other connected matters listed today. 6. Interim order, if any, passed shall continue till the next date. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev