IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.15707 of 2026 Anita Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr. B.B. Swain, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 22.05.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- “Under the abovementioned facts & circumstances of the case, this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ/writs by quashing the speaking order dated 07.03.2026 passed by the Opp. Party No.3 under Annexure-8; And further be pleased to direct the Opp. Parties to regularize the service of the petitioner by granting him all consequential service benefits; And/or pass such other order/orders, direction/ directions as this Hon'ble court may deems fit and proper in the end of justice.” 4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to p. 2 p. 2 make a detailed representation before Opp. Party No.4 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of her claim, if any, within a period of two weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such a representation is filed within the aforesaid period, Opp. Party No.4 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by the Opp. Party No.4 be communicated to the petitioner within the aforesaid time period. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev