SHRADHANJALI JENA v. ODISHA GRAMEEN BANK, GANDAMUNDA, BHUBANESWAR
WP(C)/3056/2026 · 2026-02-02
Biraja Prasanna Satapathy
Writ Petition (Civil)body2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 3056 of 2026
Shradhanjali Jena ..... Petitioner Mr. B. Senapati, Advocate -versus- Odisha Grameen Bank, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
ORDER 02.02.2026
Order No. 01
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Heard Mr. B. Senapati, learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner.
3. Considering the nature of order going to be passed, this Court is of the view that no notice need be issued to Opp. Parties-Bank.
4. Learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner contended that against the order of transfer on reinstatement vide order dtd.30.10.2025 under Annexure-4, Petitioner was posted to Jeypore Branch from her present place of posting in the Regional office at Chandikhol.
4.1. It is contended that immediately after being communicated with the order of transfer dtd.30.10.2025, Petitioner though made a detailed representation before Opp. Party No. 2 under Annexure-5, but no action is being taken on the same.
4.2. It is also fairly contended that Petitioner is continuing on leave, on the face of the order issued and communicated under Annexure-4
Page 2 of 2. as on date. It is accordingly contended that Opp. Party No. 2 be
directed to take a decision on Annexure-5 within a stipulated time and till then Petitioner be protected.
5. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties and considering the submission made, this Court finds that Petitioner while being reinstated vide order dtd.30.10.2025 under Annexure-4, she was transferred to Jeypore Branch under Jeypore Region as Manager (2nd line). Even though a representation was filed seeking cancellation/modification of the said order under Annexure-5, but no action has been taken as yet as contended.
5.1. Considering the dispute involved and the stand taken in the writ petition, this Court while disposing the writ petition, permits the Petitioner to make a fresh application before Opp. Party No. 2 for reconsideration of order dtd.16.10.2025 so issued under Annexure-4.
5.2. It is observed that if any such application will be moved on or before 10th February, 2026, the same shall be considered in accordance with law on or before 27th February, 2026. Till 27th February, 2026, no coercive action be taken against the Petitioner.
6. The writ petition accordingly stands disposed of.
(BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Sneha