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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 11996 of 2026
Bijayalaxmi Swain ..... Petitioner Mr. P.K. Nayak, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
ORDER 24.04.2026
Order No. 01
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Even though the present Writ Petition has been filed with multiple prayer but taking this Court to the order passed by a coordinate Bench on similar issue in W.P.(C) No.21977 of 2014, disposed of on 09.08.2024, learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner contended that she may be permitted to move Opp. Party No.3 to get the benefit of the order so passed by this Court in W.P.(C) No. 21977 of 2014. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel has no serious objection to the course of action proposed. 3. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 4. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:-
Page 2 of 3. “Under the above facts and circumstances of the case, it is humbly prayed that this Hon'ble High Court be pleased to allow this writ application by granting following reliefs:
(A) A writ of mandamus be issued directing the opposite parties particularly opp. party No. 1 & 2 to regularize the services of the petitioner as Graduate Anganwardi Supervisor w.e.f. 09.09.2010 (date of joining) with all service and differential arrear benefits, instead of date order of regularization i.e.25.09.2024, after deducting the remuneration received on contractual basis within a stipulated period of time following the principles of law as laid down in the case of Subasini Das in W.P. (C) No.21977/2014 under Annexure-10 of this Hon'ble High Court or from the date of completion of six years as deemed fit and proper within a stipulated period of time. Or in alternative and in the interest of justice, equity, any other appropriate order(s), direction(s) as deem fit may be issued, so as to give complete relief to the petitioner. And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound to ever pray.”
5. 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.2 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three (3) weeks hence. 6. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp.
Party No. 2 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the
Page 3 of 3. date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 2 be communicated to the Petitioner. 7. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is
disposed of.
(BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Jyoti