IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.37268 of 2025 Apali Behera …. Petitioner Mr. B.K. Behera 1, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC COROM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 07.03.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “It is therefore most respectfully prayed that, this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to:- A. Admit this writ application. B. As to why the impugned resolution dated 16.07.2024, under Annexure-7 issued by the Sarpanch of Renthapat G.P, regarding disengagement of the petitioner, shall not be quashed, and, C. As to why the opposite parties shall not be directed to allow the petitioner to perform his duty who was working as a Pump Driver since 02.06.2020 p. 2 p. 2 In Basudha Yojana of Panlgengutia Village, under Renthapat G.P, under Annexure-2, and further been directed to the opp. parties to release his salary/remuneration of the petitioner as a Pump operator-cum-driver In addition to SEM(Self Employed Mechanics) duties at Talasahi Panigengutia village under the Renthapat G.P. as well as non-payment of remuneration an amount of Rs. 1,42,000/- for the period from 01.01.2022 to 10.07.2025 for 42 months, under the RPDWS(Rural Piped Drinking Water Supply) Scheme, as per the guideline of Office order No. 17172 dated 20.10.2014 of PR & DW Department of the Govt. under Annexure-8, and, and, D. And as to pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court deem fit and proper. And on their failure to show cause or showing in sufficient cause, this Hon'ble Court be pleased to make the said RULE absolute by way of Issuing appropriate writ or writs, order or orders in the facts and circumstances of the present case. And for this act of your lordships kindness the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner state that highlighting his grievances, the Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.4 vide Annexure-10 and the same may be directed to be considered within a stipulated time, to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection. 5. As agreed by learned counsel for the parties and after going through the records, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, disposes of the Writ Petition directing Opposite Party No.4 to consider the representation filed by the p. 3 p. 3 petitioner vide Annexure-10 in accordance with law within a period of three (3) months from the date of production of certified copy of this order. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Jyoti