Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 231 of 2026 Sanjay Srichandan ..... Petitioner Mr. Nihal Rath, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Anr. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 12.02.2026 Order No. 01 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “In view of the facts stated above the Petitioner prays that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the Opp. Parties to regularize the service of the petitioner in the existing vacancy of the post of Peon with all service and financial benefits. And further be pleased to issue pass any other order/orders as the Hon’ble Court deems fit and proper. And for which act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” Page 2 of 2. 4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opp. Party No. 2 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of her claim, if any, within a period of three (3) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No. 2 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 2 be communicated to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Jyoti