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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) Nos. 15857, 15863, 15864, 15868, 15875, 15883 & 15914 of 2026 WP(C) No. 15857 of 2026
Rashmi Ranjan Majhi ..... Petitioner Ms. N. Afreen, Advocate
-versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Sahoo, ASC
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
ORDER 22.05.2026
Order No. 01
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Heard learned counsels appearing for the Parties.
3. Learned Addl. Govt. Advocate contended that he has not got any further instruction, as to whether recommendation made by the DPC on 27.01.2026 has been approved by the Govt., even though Opp. Party No. 1 has been moved.
4. Learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner contended that since Petitioner has been held eligible to get the benefit of promotion in the DPC dtd.27.01.2026, he is suffering due to in action on the part of Opp. Party No. 1 in approving the same.
5. Considering the submission made, this Court directs Opp. Party No. 1 to take a decision on the recommendation by the DPC dtd.27.01.2026 as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of this order.
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6. All the writ petitions accordingly stand disposed of. Photo copy of the order be placed in the connected case records.
(BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY)
Judge Sneha