IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.15257 of 2026 Single Narayan …. Petitioner Mr. K. Panda, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 20.05.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: - “It is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue Rule Nisi, in the nature of writ of Mandamus and/or any other appropriate writ/writs, direction/directions and order/orders, calling upon the Opp. Parties more particularly O.P. No.2 to show cause as to why he shall not be commanded to regularize the service of the Petitioner w.e.f. his initial date of engagement, so as to entitle him to receive the pension and other retiral benefits in consideration of his representation dt.11.03.2026 vide Annexure-5, in the light of the decisions passed by the Hon'ble Apex Court in Jagoo Vrs. Union of India and Others, reported in 2024, SCC Online 3826 and Shripal and Anr. Vrs. Nagar Nigam, Ghaziabad, within a particular time.” p. 2 p. 2 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-5 to the Writ Petition, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, he prays that a direction be issued to the Opposite Party No.2 to take a decision on the above noted petition within a specific time period. 5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the Opposite Party No.2 to take a decision on the above noted representation in accordance with law, within a period of three months from the date of production of certified copy of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the petitioner. 6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev