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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.413 of 2026
Bikram Keshari Malla …. Petitioner
Mr. A. Behera, Adv. -versus-
State of Odisha & Another …. Opposite Parties Mr. A. Tripathy AGA.
CORAM:
THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
Order No.
ORDER
08.01.2026
02. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.
2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties.
3. It is contended that the proceeding in question since has been initiated against the Petitioner vide memorandum dt.15.12.2025 under Annexure-1 without proper appreciation of the relevant provision and the authority who has initiated the proceeding has got no jurisdiction, the same is not sustainable in the eye of law.
4. Learned Addl. Govt. Advocate on the other hand contended that if the proceeding so initiated under Annexure-1, is not in accordance with the relevant provision and has been initiated by the authority having no jurisdiction, let the Petitioner bring the same to the notice of the said authority.
5. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the parities and considering the submission made, this Court while not p. 2p. 2 inclined to entertain the Writ Petition with the prayer as made, permits the Petitioner to raise all these points as available to him and as contended in the Writ Petition, before Opp. party No.2 for its consideration in accordance with law.
6. With the aforesaid observation, the Writ Petition stands
disposed of.
(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy)
Judge
sangita