IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C ) No.8296 of 2026 Debabrata Naik …. Petitioner Mr. S.C. Sahoo, Adv. -versus- Punjab National Bank, Dwarika, New Delhi & Others …. Opposite Parties COROM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 22.04.2026 1. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances, it is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to- (i) direct the Opp. Parties to absorb the Petitioner to the post of Peon by way of conversion from the Part Time Sweeper as per the bank Circular, taking into account his long years of experience and continued in existing vacant post, having requisite qualification and fulfilled the eligibility criteria, in view of the recent decision of the Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of Jaggo-Vrs.- Union of India & Others, Shripal & Another.-Vrs. Nagar Nigam, Ghaziabad, Dharam Singh & Others.-urs. State of U.P. and Others and Bhola Nath Vrs. State of Jharkahnd & Others (ii) Pass such other order(s) or issue direction(s) as may be deemed fit and proper in the bona fide interest of justice. And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner shall as in duty bound, ever pray. p. 2 p. 2 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.2 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of 3(three) weeks hence. 5. 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 3(three) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No.2 be communicated to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge sangita