IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C ) NO.1530 of 2026 Surendra Kumar Bihari …. Petitioner Mr. S.K. Samal, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC Mr. L.K. Maharana, Adv. (for TPCODL) COROM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 05.02.2026 I.A. NO.1792 of 2026 2. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. This application has been filed seeking modification of order dt.20.01.2026. 4. It is contended that considering the nature of relief claimed, this Court though directed the appellate authority-R.D.C, Central Division, Cuttack to dispose of the appeal by the end of August, 2026, but it is contended that prior to disposal of the matter, Petitioner had already been noticed by the R.D.C Central Division, Cuttack-Opp. Party No.3 to appear before him for hearing of the appeal by fixing the date to 27.02.2026 vide notice dt.12.01.2026, p. 2 p. 2 so enclosed vide Annexure-2 in the I.A. It is accordingly contended that since the matter has been fixed to 27.02.2026 , Opp. Party No.3 be directed to dispose of the same after conducting the hearing on 27.02.2026. It is also contended that Petitioner without fail will appear before the Appellate Authority on the said date. 5. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel has no serious objection to the course of action proposed. 6. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the parties and considering the submission made, this Court while disposing the I.A directs Opp. Party No.3 to conclude the hearing of the appeal so fixed to 27.02.2026, if there is no impediment and dispose of the same, either after hearing the petitioner on 27.02.2026 or on the next date, if it is so required. 7. The I.A accordingly stands disposed of with the aforesaid modification of order dt.20.01.2026. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge sangita