IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.4749 of 2026 Balaji Nayak …. Petitioner Mr. A. Tripathy, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 19.02.2026 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:- “The petitioner above named, therefore, pray that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue rule nisi calling upon the opposite parties to show cause as to why the petitioner shall not be regularized. If the opposite parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause, your Lordships may be pleased to direct the Opp. Party No.3 to regularize the present petitioner from the date of his entitlement for regularization. And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.” 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 one week 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 four weeks 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. 5.1. While taking such a decision, relevancy and effect of the communication made by the CDMO vide his letter dated 05.05.2025 under Annexure-6 be taken into consideration. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Jyoti