Page 1 of 3. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 20053 of 2026 Pradip Kumar Patra ..... Petitioner Mr. M.K. Khuntia, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 03.07.2026 Order No. 01 W.P.(C) No.20053 of 2026 & I.A. No.12235 of 2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia 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 order dtd.26.6.2026 under Annexure-6 in so far as it relates to petitioner. ii) To direct the Opposite Parties to retain the petitioner in Mayurbhanj District. And pass such other order/orders as may be deemed fit and proper for the interest of justice. And for this act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. It is contended that since Petitioner’s wife is serving in Pandit Raghunath Murumu Medical College & Hospital, Baripada and as per Page 2 of 3. the guidelines governing the field, Petitioner is required to be allowed to continue at Baripada, the order of transfer to Rairangpur police District needs a reconsideration. 4.1. It is accordingly contended that Petitioner be permitted to move an appropriate application before Opp. Party No.3 for consideration of his grievance for his continuance at Baripada, taking into account the fact that his wife is continuing in Pandit Raghunath Murumu Medical College & Hospital, Baripada. 5. Learned Addl. Govt. Advocate on the other hand contended that since Petitioner has not made any approach in that regard, the Writ Petition is not maintainable. 6. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties and considering the submission made, this Court while disposing of the Writ Petition permits the Petitioner to make an appropriate application before Opp. Party No.3 seeking cancellation and/or modification of the order of transfer, by 10th July, 2026. 6.1. It is observed that if any such application is moved by 10th July, 2026, Opp. Party No. 3 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same by 24th July, 2026. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 3 be communicated to the Petitioner. 7. Till 24th July, 2026, no coercive action be taken against the Petitioner. 8. Accordingly, the Writ Petition along with I.A. stand disposed of. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Page 3 of 3. Jyoti