IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.7930 of 2026 Manoj Kumar Mahananda …. Petitioner Ms. S. Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Anr …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Sahoo, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 14.05.2026 Order No I.A No.9036 of 2026 02. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. This application has been filed by the petitioner for modification / recalling of the order dated 05.05.2026. 3. Heard. 4. Considering the averments made in the application itself, the order dated 05.05.2026 is recalled and fresh order is passed in W.P.(C) No.7930 of 2026. 5. The Interlocutory Application stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge P.T.O p. 2 p. 2 ORDER 14.05.2026 W.P.(C) No.7930 of 2026 03. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) 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 the above facts and circumstances, the petitioner most respectfully prays that, this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the writ application, issue notices to the Opp. Parties, to show cause as to why the order of rejection dated 17.12.2025 under Annexure-10 for release of his annual increment shall not be quashed, when the petitioner has been reinstated in service and discharging his duty with due sincerity, and if the Opposite Parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause, this Hon’ble Court may further be leased to allow this writ application by quashing the odder of rejection dated 17.12.2025 under Annexure-10 and thereby directing the Opposite Parties, particularly to the Opp. Party No.2 to release the annual increment of the Petitioner since the year 2022 and disburse the arrears thereon within a stipulated period of time; And may pass such other order/orders in the interest of justice giving complete relief to the petitioner; And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound remain ever pray.” 4. It is contended that claim of the Petitioner to get the benefit of increment as due and admissible is covered by an order passed by this Court on 19.03.2025 in W.P.(C) No.7559 of 2025. p. 3 p. 3 4.1. It is accordingly contended that Opposite Party No.3 be directed to sanction and disburse the increment as due and admissible within a stipulated time period. 5. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State does not dispute the order passed by this Court on 19.03.2025 in W.P.(C) No.7559 of 2025. 6. In view of the above, this Court is inclined to quash the order dtd.17.12.2025 under Annexure-10 and while quashing the same, dispose of the Writ Petition in the light of the order passed by this Court on 19.03.2025 in W.P.(C) No.7559 of 2025. & batch. Petitioner is directed to provide a copy of this order and the order passed in W.P.(C) No.7559 of 2025 before Opposite Party No.3 for compliance. 7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat