p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CONTC No.5536 of 2025 Binodini Harichandan …. Petitioner Ms. D.R. Nawda, Advocate -versus- Thirumala Naik, IAS & Another …. Opp.Parties Mr. S.K. Jee, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE DIXIT KRISHNA SHRIPAD Order No. 02. ORDER 22.01.2026 The complaint alleges violation of order dated 05.08.2025. After service of notice learned AGA-Mr. Jee appearing for the answering Contemnors submits that the order is complied, although with some delay. He also on point of instructions from the Contemnors, tenders unconditional apology for the delay brooked. Compliance is accepted and apology also. 2. The operative portion of the order dated 19.01.2026, in terms of compliance, reads as under:  “The petitioner was lawfully terminated by the competent Managing Committee in 2004;  she did not render service after 2007;  she was not in position on 01.04.2008, the cut-off date for Grant-in-Aid;  she does not satisfy statutory eligibility for approval or financial assistance; and  her claim is untenable both on facts and in law. p. 2 NOW, THEREFORE, In exercise of powers vested in Opposite Party No.1, and in faithful compliance with the order dated 05.08.2025 of the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack, passed in W.P.(C) No.21165 of 2025, the representation of Smt. Binodini Harichandan is hereby rejected. Accordingly, her prayer for approval of post as TGT (Headmistress-in-Charge) and for release of Grant-in-Aid w.e.f. 01.04.2008 is found to be without merit and not admissible under law. This order is issued in compliance with the direction of the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack, dated 05.08.2025 passed in W.P. (C) No. 21165 of 2025 filed by Smt. Binodini Harichandan. All concerned may be informed accordingly.” In the above circumstances, Contempt proceedings are dropped reserving liberty to the complainant to mount challenge to the compliance order, if he is so advised. All contentions are kept open. Web copy of this order to be acted upon by all concerned. (Dixit Krishna Shripad) Judge Madhusmita Designation: Jr. Stenographer