IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.2911 of 2026 Tikan Nayak …. Petitioner Mr. B.R. Maharatha, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 03.02.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. The Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer: - “In view of the above facts and circumstances, the Petitioner humbly prays that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to: a) Issue a writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ declaring the participation of Opposite Party No.6 in DDT-2025 as illegal and void; b) Quash the selection of Opposite Party No.6 (C/165 Prabhat Ranjan Biswal) in DDT-2025 held on 30 & 31.12.2025; c) Direct disciplinary inquiry into suppression of facts and submission of false representation; p. 2 p. 2 d) Declare that a candidate cannot keep one promotional post in abeyance while availing another; e) Pass any other order(s) as deemed fit in the interest of justice.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that through highlighting his grievances, the petitioner has filed a representation vide Annexure-4 to the Writ Petition, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, he prays that a direction be issued to the Opposite Party No.5 to take a decision on the above noted petition within a specific time period. 5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the Opposite Party No.5 to take a decision on the above noted representation in accordance with law, within a period of three months from the date of production of certified copy of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the petitioner. 6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev