IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.9953 of 2026 Tapas Jaipuria …. Petitioner Mr. P.K. Mohapatra, Adv. -versus- Punjab National Bank, New Delhi & Others …. Opp. Parties CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 07.04.2026 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:- “Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case, it is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to: (i) direct the 0pp. Parties, to consider the case of the Petitioner for appointment on regular basis in the post of Subordinate Staff/ Peon, on the compassionate ground, due to the death of the Petitioner's father in harness, as per Bank Circular, taking into account his continuous long service, in the sanctioned post of Part Time Sweeper, having requisite qualification for the interest of justice. p. 2 p. 2 (ii) pass such other order(s) or issue direction(s) as may be deemed fit and proper in the bona tide 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.2 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.2 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.2 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