IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.638 of 2026 Asish Chandan Swain …. Petitioner Mr. A.N. Pattanaik, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 19.02.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer: - “In the aforesaid facts and circumstances, it is most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to: 1. Issue a writ of mandamus directing the Opposite Party No.3 (OSSSC) to consider the candidature of the petitioner for appointment to the post of Pharmacist in accordance with law in pursuance to the Advertisement under Annexure-1. 2. Issue a writ of certiorari quashing the action/decision of OSSSC whereby the petitioner has been denied appointment to the post of Pharmacist; 3. Direct the Opposite Parties to issue appointment order in favour of the petitioner, if found otherwise suitable, within a stipulated period; 4. To direct the OP No-2 to dispose the pending representation dated 21.7.2025 of the petitioner within a stipulated time. 5. Pass such other order(s) as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.” 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.3 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.3 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