Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.17970 of 2026 Sachin Kumar Patel ..... Petitioner Mr. A.K. Chhatoi, Advocate State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 09.06.2026 Order No. 01 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “In view of the facts stated above the Petitioner prays that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue a writ in the nature of writ of Mandamus directing the Opp. Party No.1 to absorb the petitioner in the post of Assistant Handicrafts Officer in terms of the Resolution dtd.11.03.2024 under Annexure-11 w.e.f.11.03.2024 with all consequential service and financial benefits within time stipulated by the Hon’ble Court. And further be pleased to direct the opp. party No.1 to frame the new Odisha Handicraft Service cadre rule strictly adhering to the stipulations made in the resolution dtd.11.03.2024 within a time to be stipulated by this Hon’ble Court. 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.” Page 2 of 2. 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-12 to the Writ Petition, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to the Opp. Party No. 1 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 Opposite Party No. 1 to take a decision on the above noted representation in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) 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) Vacation Judge Sangita