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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 18249 of 2025
Bhaskar Mishra ..... Petitioner Mr. B. Senapati, Adv. -versus- Labour Officer, Bolangir & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Sahoo, ASC Mr. P. Das, Adv. (for O.P. No.3 and 4)
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
ORDER 15.05.2026
Order No. 02
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties.
3. Learned counsel appearing for Opp. Party Nos.3 and 4 contended that since the Writ Petition has been filed against a Private Limited Company, the Writ is not maintainable. It is also contended by the learned counsel appearing for Opp. Party Nos. 3 and 4 that in the meantime, petitioner has already moved the Labour Forum on self-same issue and the District Labour Commissioner, Bolangir has issued notice with a request to attend his office on 08.05.2026.It is accordingly contended that the Writ Petition be disposed of as not maintainable.
4. Learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner however contended that the Writ Petition is maintainable as against Opp. Party No.3 & 4.
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5. Having heard learned counsel for the Parties and considering the submission made, since the order of transfer has been passed by a Private Limited Company and Petitioner simultaneously has also moved labour forum, it is the view of this Court that the Writ is not maintainable.
6. It is open for the Petitioner to pursue the matter before the Labour Forum and District Labour Commissioner, Bolangir, for consideration of his grievance.
7. With the aforesaid liberty, the Writ Petition stands disposed of.
(BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge
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