IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.232 of 2026 Chitrasen Behera …. Petitioner Mr. A.K. Biswal, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 17.03.2026 I.A. No.2118 of 2016 04. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties. 3. Considering the grounds taken, the prayer for amendment stands allowed. Consolidated copy of the Writ Petition filed in Court be placed in the appropriate place. 4. Accordingly, the I.A stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge W.P.(C) No.232 of 2026 05. 1. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties. 2. Even though the present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia challenging order dtd.20.07.2025 so issued under Annexure-2, but in course of hearing, learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner fairly contended that in terms of the said order, Petitioner has already been relieved and joined in the place of transfer. 3. However, it is contended that liberty be given to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opposite Party No.3, for consideration of his grievance for repatriation of the Petitioner to the place, from which he was transferred vide order dtd.20.07.2025. 4. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State has no serious objection to the course of action proposed. 5. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties and considering the submissions made, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition grants liberty to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opposite Party No.3 enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, for repatriation if any, within a period of two (2) weeks hence. 6. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No.3 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of two (2) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No.3 be communicated to the Petitioner. 7. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat