IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.1721 of 2026 Besi Sanuja Kumar …. Petitioner Mr. A.K. Chhatoi, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC COROM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 19.01.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- In view of the facts stated above the Petitioner prays that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue a writ in the nature of writ of Mandamus directing the Opp.Party No.1 to extend the benefits of promotion to the post of Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil) in favour of the petitioner by opening the sealed cover from the date his junior (Private Opp. Party No.4) got such promotions as per notifications dtd.26.08.2019 and to extend consequential service benefits of promotion to the post of Executive Engineer (Civil) & Superintending Engineer (Civil) w.e.f.06.08.2021 and 15.09.2023 p. 2 p. 2 respectively in terms of G.A. Department Office Memorandum dtd.01.11.1997 and 04.03.2020 under anneuxre-10 & 11 respectively. And the Hon'ble Court further be pleased to issue pass any other order/orders as the Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper. And for this act of kindness the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray. 4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opp. Party No.1 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three (3) weeks hence. 4.1. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No. 1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 1 be communicated to the Petitioner. 4.2. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge sangita