IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.7010 of 2026 Jibardhan Meher …. Petitioner Ms. A. Pradhan, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 25.03.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. The present writ petition has been filed inter alia challenging order of suspension passed against the petitioner vide order dated 19.09.2024 under Annexure-4. 4. It is contended that subsequent to placing the petitioner under suspension, though a proceeding has already been initiated vide Memorandum dated 08.11.2024 under Annexure-5, but petitioner is continuing under suspension as on date. It is also contended that on the face of the application made by the petitioner on 16.01.2025 under Annexure-10 p. 2 p. 2 series, petitioner’s claim for revocation of the order of suspension is yet to be considered. 5. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel on the other hand contended that since no application seeking revocation of the order of suspension has yet been made before the concerned authority, the writ petition is not maintainable. 6. Having heard learned counsel for the parties, considering the submission made and the fact that petitioner is continuing under suspension w.e.f. 19.09.2024, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition, permits the petitioner to move an appropriate application before Opp. Party No.3 seeking revocation of order of suspension as provided under Rule-12(5) of the OCS(CCA) Rules, 1962. It is observed that if any such application will be moved before Opp. Party No.3 within a period of 2(two) weeks hence, Opp. Party No.3 shall take a lawful decision on the same within a period of 4(four) weeks from the date of receipt of such application, with due communication. 7. The Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev