IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.19548 of 2026 Pitabas Paraja …. Petitioner Mr. K.C. Sahu, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 06.07.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- “It is therefore prayed that the Hon'ble Court be graciously pleased to pass following relief(s):- (i) The Hon'ble Court be pleased to admit & allow this writ petition. (ii) That the Hon'ble Court be graciously pleased to direct the 0pp. Party no. 2 to 4 for regularization of the service of the petitioner in view of long continuance at par with similar situated employees regularized as per Agenda No-2 so also resolution No.1923 under Annexure-3 from the date of completion of 10 years of service so also keeping in view of the judgment of Hon’ble Apex Court as has been mentioned in Para-9 of the writ petition with all consequential service and financial benefits within a time bound period for the interest of justice. (iii) The Hon'ble court be pleased to pass any other order(s)/direction(s) as deems fit & proper for the bonafide interest of justice.” 4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a detailed representation before Opp. Party No.3 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such a representation is filed within the aforesaid period, Opp. Party No.3 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by the Opp. Party No.3 be communicated to the petitioner within the aforesaid time period. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev