IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.5939 of 2026 Khirabdi Behera …. Petitioner Mr. M. Pati, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Another …. Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 24.03.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “The petitioner therefore prays that your lordships may graciously be pleased to quash order dated 08.04.2024 under Annexure-6 & direct the Opp. party No. 1 to release the unutilized leave salary of the petitioner forthwith taking into account the decision of the Hon'ble Apex Court, the decision of Learned Tribunal upheld by this Hon'ble Court & implementation order of a similar situated employee under Annexure-3, 4 & 5, within a stipulated time.” 4. It is contended by the learned counsel appearing for the parties that the issue involved in the present Writ Petition is covered by an order of this Court so passed on 13.03.2026 in W.P.(C) No.31060 of 2025 and batch. p. 2 p. 2 5. In view of such submissions made by the learned counsel appearing for the parties, while quashing the rejection available under Annexure-6, the present Writ Petition stands disposed of in the light of the order so passed W.P.(C) No.31060 of 2025 and batch. 6. The Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Basudev Judge