Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CONTC No.855 of 2026 Neelamadhab Brahma ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - M/s P.k Mohapatra -versus- Subha Sarma, IAS ..... Opposite Party/Contemnor Represented by Adv. –Ms. S.Nayak, A.S.C. CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA Order No. ORDER 20.03.2026 03. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/ Physical Mode). 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as the learned counsel for the Opposite Party-Contemnor. 3. In course of hearing, the learned counsel for the Opposite Party-Contemnor produced a copy of order dated 24.07.2025, issued by the Office of the Department, Water & Resources, Govt. of Odisha. 4. On perusal of the said order, it appears that the representation of the Petitioner has been disposed of by passing a speaking order, and that the prayer of the Petitioner for regularization and consequential benefit has been rejected. 5. A copy of the order dated 24.07.2025 was handed over to the learned counsel for the Petitioner in Court today. Page 2 of 2. 6. In view of the aforesaid development, the contempt proceeding is dropped, with liberty to the Petitioner to approach this Court by filing a fresh writ application in the event the Petitioner feels aggrieved by order dated 24.07.2025. ( Aditya Kumar Mohapatra) Judge Rubi