IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.10097 of 2026 Nirupama Mohanta …. Petitioner Mr. B.B. Swain, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 08.04.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. Since alternative remedy is available, this Court is not inclined to entertain the Writ Petition. It is open for the petitioner to move the appropriate forum in accordance with law. 4. At this point of time, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner contended that since delay has already accrued, he be permitted to file the application before the appropriate Court within a period of 2(two) weeks hence and on such filing, the application be entertained without insisting on any delay. 5. Considering the submission made, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition grants liberty to the Petitioner to move the appropriate forum by filing appropriate application within a period of 2(two) weeks hence along with the application for condonation of delay. On such filing of the application along with the I.A., the concerned Court is directed to entertain the application by condoning the delay and decide the issue on merit. 6. The Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev