IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.30617 of 2024 Pramod Kumar Mohanty …. Petitioner Mr. B. Satapathy, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 23.04.2026 02. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- “In the facts and circumstances of this case, the humbly petitioner fervently prays that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue notice to the Opp. parties, call for relevant records and after hearing the counsel of parties issue a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other appropriate writ commanding Opp. parties particularly to the Opp. party No.3 the Superintending Engineer, Mahanadi Barrage Division, Gandarpur to re-engage the petitioner in his former post and regularize him in the Wages Establishment from the date his junior got regularization with all other service and financial benefits within a stipulated period. And/or pass such other order/orders, direction/ directions as this Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper.” 4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a detailed representation before Opp. Party No.2 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such a representation is filed within the aforesaid period, Opp. Party No.2 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by the Opp. Party No.2 be communicated to the petitioner within the aforesaid time period. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev