IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.3537 of 2026 Rashmita Sarangi …. Petitioner Mr. P.K. Mohapatra, 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 13.02.2026 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:- “Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances, it is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to: (i) issued writ of mandamus, directing the Opp. Parties to release the monthly remuneration of Rs.6,500/- to the Petitioner and release the arrear amount of Rs.61,000/-, as proposed as the Letter, dtd. 11.03.2024 vide Annexure-4 to this Writ Petition, is not applicable to the Petitioner, in view of selection and engagement; p. 2 p. 2 (ii) pass such other order(s) or issue direction(s) as may be deemed fit and proper in the bona fide interest of justice. And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner shall as in duty bound, 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.3 vide Annexure-5 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.3 to consider the representation filed by the petitioner vide Annexure-5 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