IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C ) No.5494 of 2026 Jayalaxmi Puhan …. Petitioner Mr. S.P. Jena, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA COROM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 19.02.2026 1. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. The Present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case, it is therefore, prayed that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue a writ of mandamus by quashing the order No.47 issued on dtd.10.02.2026 under Annexure-1. And further be pleased to direct the Opp. Party No.4 to accommodate the Petitioner at Aghirapada Beat of Soro forest range till the end of the academic sesison-2025-26. Or pass such other order/orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. And for which act of kindness the Petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray. 4. It is contended that since Petitioner has been put under transfer vide order dt.10.02.2026 under Annexure-1 p. 2 p. 2 so issued by the Opp. Party No.4 during mid-academic session, Petitioner though has made a representation under Annexure-4 with a prayer to accommodate her for a period of one (1) month, but no decision has been taken on the same. 4.1. It is also contended that in terms of order under Annexure-1, Petitioner has not yet been relieved. It is accordingly contended that since Petitioner has got no grievance with regard to her transfer and she only seeks accommodation for a period of 1(one) month so prayed for in her representation under Annexure-4, Opp. Party No.4 be directed to allow the said prayer. 5. Mr. A. Tripathy, learned Addl. Govt. advocate on the other hand contended that since it is a routine transfer, no interference is called for. 6. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the parties, considering the submission and the prayer made in Annexure-4, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition directs Opp. Party No.4 to allow the Petitioner to continue till the end of Aprill 2026. Petitioner is directed to got herself relieved after 30.04.2026 and join in her place of transfer. 7. The Writ Petition accordingly stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge sangita