Page 1 of 3. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.6941 of 2026 Pranab Kishore Mohapatra ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Sandhyarani Pani -versus- 1) state of odisha ..... Opposite Parties 2) state of odisha 3) the principal, m.p.c(a) college Represented by Adv. – Mr. D.K. Sahoo, AGA CORAM: MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 17.03.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode). 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. Perused the writ petition as well as the documents annexed thereto. 3. The present writ petition has been filed by the Petitioner with the following prayers:- “It is therefore, prayed that this Hon’ble Court may be graciously pleased to issue writ/writs, order/orders and direction/directions under Article-226 of the Constitution of India and more particularly to issue:- 1. Call for the records relating to the office orders under annexures-2, 2 series, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. 2. Writ of Mandamus directing the Opposite Parties to extend Grade Pay of Rs.5400/- and Rs.6600/- after completion of 20/30 years of service, counting from the date of joining w.e.f. 01.01.2013 instead of Grade Pay Rs.4800/- and Rs.5400/-, as extended to similar placed Demonstrators in similar footing and calculate and pay the arrear dues to the petitioner forthwith in view of the Page 2 of 3. office orders under Annexure-2, 2 series, 4, 5, 6 7, 8 & 9 and annexure- 2 & 2 series passed by one of the Principal of Govt. College. 3. Direction directing opposite parties to dispose of representation under Annexure-11 in the light of Office Orders passed by O.P. No.1 under annexures- 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and annexure 2 & 2 series passed by one of the Principal of Govt. College. And pass such other order/orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case in the interest of justice.” 4. It is submitted by learned counsel for the Petitioner that although the Petitioner has filed representation dated 04.02.2026 before the Opposite Party No.1 under Annexure-11, but the same is still pending before the said Opposite Party and the said Opposite Party has not taken any decision as of now. 5. Learned counsel for the State submits that he has no objection, if a direction is given to the authority concerned to consider the representation of the Petitioner in accordance with law and within a stipulated period of time. 6. Considering the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing for the respective parties and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court disposes of the writ petition at the stage of admission with a direction to the Opposite Party No.1 to consider and dispose of the representation of the Petitioner dated 04.02.2026 under Annexure-11 in accordance with law by passing a speaking and reasoned order within a period of eight weeks from the date of production of a certified copy of this order. While considering the representation of the Petitioner, the Opposite Party No.1 shall take into consideration the fact that similar benefits have already been extended to similar situated Page 3 of 3. persons. Any decision so taken on the said representation shall be communicated to the Petitioner within ten days thereafter. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. (Aditya Kumar Mohapatra) Judge Sisir Designation: Personal Assistant