IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.1547 of 2026 Surendra Kumar Bihari …. Petitioner Mr. S.K. Samal, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 07.03.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties. 3. Learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner contended that even though an appeal has been filed against the order of punishment imposed vide order under Annexure-1 on 04.06.2025 under Annexure-2, but till date the appeal is yet to be considered and disposed of. 4. It is accordingly contended that Opposite Party No.3 be directed to dispose of the appeal within the stipulated time period. 5. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State has no serious objection to the course of action proposed. 6. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties and considering the submissions made, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition directs Opposite Party No.3 to dispose of the appeal in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible preferably by the end of September, 2026, if there is no other legal impediment. 7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat