IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C ) No.26169 of 2024 RAghabendra Patnaik …. Petitioner Mr. B.K. Biswal, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC COROM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 23.04.2026 7. 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: “Therefore, the Petitioner, most respectfully prays, that this Hon’ble Court may be graciously pleased enough to admit this Writ Petition, issue notice to the Opposite Parties and after hearing from both the sides, issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the Opp. Parties specifically to the Opp. Party No.4 to make payment of cash equivalent of unutilised leave salary to the Petitioner with interest within time to be stipulated by this Hon’ble Court. And further this Hon’ble Court be pleased to pass any such order(s)/writs as this Hon’ble Court deems fit and proper in the interest of justice. And for this act of kindness the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray. 4. It is contended that the issue involved in the present case is covered by the judgment delivered by this Court on 13.03.2026 in W.P.(C ) NO.31060 of 2025 and batch. 5. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel also does not dispute the contention so raised. 6. Considering the submission, the Writ Petition stands disposed of in the light of the order passed by this Court in its judgment dt.13.03.2026 in W.P.(C ) No. 31060 of 2025 and batch. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge sangita