p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.21991 of 2025 Mothers College and School of Nursing, Khurdha …. Petitioner Mr. Sohan Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & others …. Opp. Parties Ms. Jyoshnamayee Sahoo, Additional Standing Counsel Mr. Kishore Chandra Swain, Advocate on behalf of Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate for Opp. Party Nos.2 & 3 CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K.R. MOHAPATRA HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE MRUGANKA SEKHAR SAHOO ORDER 23.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. The Petitioner in this Writ Petition prays for the following relief: “In view of the above noted facts and circumstances, it is most respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to; Admit this writ petition and direct the Opp. Party to allow the Petitioner – Institution to reconsider the application of the Petitioner and issue Renewal NOC in respect of B.Sc. Nursing (60 seats) course for academic session 2026-27 in view of the compliance made by the petitioner.” p. 2 3. Mr. Mishra, learned counsel submits that the Petitioner-Institution had applied for renewal of NOC for B.Sc. Nursing Course with intake capacity of 60 seats for the Academic Session 2026-27. The inspection of the Institution was held on 27.04.2023 and certain deficiencies were pointed out by the Inspecting Team. Ultimately, the renewal of NOC of the Petitioner-Institution was rejected vide order dated 09.06.2026 under Annexure-5 with the following observation: 121 A- 26152 98682 13801 113 MOTHERS COLLEGE & SCHOOL OF NURSING, AT- PLOT NO.-731, KALINGANAGAR, PO- GHATIKIA, VIA- BHARATPUR, DIS- KHORDHA, PIN-751003 KHORDHA Renewal NoC Only B.Sc.-N 60 AS PER INSPECTION REPORT-ACADEMIC BUIDLING IS ONE (G+1) HAVING 31500 SQFT. 2. FIRE SAFETY CERTIFIATE FORM-V FORM DFO NOT SUBMITTED 4. It is further submitted that the Petitioner- Institution has already obtained the Fire Safety Certificate from the Odisha Fire & Emergency Service on 24.06.2026. He, therefore, prays for withdrawal of the Writ Petition to approach the authority for reconsideration of renewal of the NOC in respect of the Petitioner-Institution for B.Sc. Nursing course with intake capacity of 60 seats for the Academic Sessions 2026-27. 5. Mr. Swain, learned counsel for Opposite Party Nos.2 & 3 submits that a fresh application for renewal of NOC for the Petitioner-Institution for the Academic Session 2026-27 may not be entertained. However, he has no objection to the prayer for withdrawal of the Writ Petition. p. 3 Amit/Madhu 6. In view of the above, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the submissions made by the learned counsel for the parties, disposes of the Writ Petition as withdrawn with an observation that the Petitioner may, if so advised, approach the authority concerned for reconsideration of its application for renewal of NOC after removal of the deficiencies pointed out vide order dated 09.06.2026 under Annexure-5. (K.R. Mohapatra) Judge (Mruganka Sekhar Sahoo) Judge