IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.15924 of 2026 Bibekananda Dash …. Petitioner Mr. N. Rath, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Sahoo, ASC COROM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 20.05.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “In view of above facts and circumstances stated above the petitioner prays that, this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to admit the Writ Application, issue a writ in the nature of writ of Mandamus directing the Opp.Parties to consider the case of the petitioner for his promotion to the post of Sr. Administrative Officer by convening a DPC meeting as the portioner is on the verge of his retirement. And further be pleased to issue pass any other order/orders as the Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper. And for this act of kindness the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” p. 2 p. 2 4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner state that highlighting his grievances, the Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.2 vide Annexure-5 and the same may be directed to be considered within a stipulated time, to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection. 5. As agreed by learned counsel for the parties and after going through the records, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, disposes of the Writ Petition directing Opposite Party No.2 to consider the representation filed by the petitioner vide Annexure-5 in accordance with law within a period of three (3) months from the date of production of certified copy of this order. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Jyoti