Page 1 of 3. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.19803 of 2026 Shachindra Manik ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Sushanta Kumar Mishra -versus- State Of Odisha and others ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv. – U.C.Jena, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 01.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode). 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. Perused the writ application as well as the documents annexed thereto. 3. The Petitioner has filed the present writ application with the following prayer: “It is therefore, most humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be graciously pleased to: i) Admit the writ application; ii) Call for the records; iii) Direct the 0pp. Parties to extend the benefits of stepping of pay as per Revised Scale pay Rules-2008 with annual increments & release the differential Page 2 of 3. arrear salary of the petitioner effect from 14.05.2011 in terms of clarification issued by the Department of Finance vide letter No. 18409 (253)/F dtd.08.04.2010 under Annexure-3 which has been granted to the other similarly situated persons like petitioner that is Rs.l0820+ 2200/-as on 14.05.2011 in pay bond 5200-20,200/ under ORSP Rule-2008 under Annexure-4 within a stipulated period. And further be pleased to pass any other order(s) /direction(s) as would be deemed just and proper in the interest of justice. And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound, ever pray.” 4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that the Petitioner may be granted liberty to file a fresh representation ventilating his grievance before the Director of Elementary Education, Odisha, Heads of Department, Opposite Party No.2 which may be considered within a stipulated period of time in accordance with law. 5. Learned Additional Standing Counsel on the other hand submits that he has no objection if liberty is granted to the Petitioner to file a fresh representation before the Opposite Party No.2 and the same is considered and disposed of in accordance with law. 6. In view of the aforesaid limited nature of grievance of the petitioner, this Court disposes of the writ petition granting liberty to the Petitioner to file a fresh representation before the Opposite Party No.2 ventilating his grievance within a period of two weeks. If such representation is filed within the time stipulated, the same shall be considered and disposed of by the Opposite Party No.2 Page 3 of 3. within a period of two months from the date of filing representation by passing a speaking and reasoned order and also taking into consideration Annexures 3 and 4. The decision so taken shall be communicated to the Petitioner within a week from the date of taking such a decision. 7. With the aforesaid observation/ direction, the writ application stands disposed of. 8. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per Rules. ( A.K. Mohapatra ) Judge Sisir Designation: PERSONAL ASSISTANT