IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.4925 of 2026 Salila Kumar Swain …. Petitioner Mr. G.R. Sethi, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 17.02.2026 02. 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: - “It is therefore humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the case, call for the records and after hearing both the parties pass the following reliefs; i) To quash the transfer order dtd. 22.09.2025 under Annexure-1 in so far as the petitioner is concerned. ii) To direct the opp. parties to allow the petitioner to continue as Driver in Keonjhar district. And for this act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-4 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 on or before 30.03.2026 and communicate the result of such exercise to the petitioner. Petitioner is directed to provide a copy of this order before Opp. Party No.3 on or before 20.03.2026 for compliance. 5.1. Till a decision is taken as directed, status-quo with regard to continuance of the petitioner be maintained. 6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev