IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.12310 of 2026 Nalini Ranjan Pradhan …. Petitioners Mr. P.K. Pradhan, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 01.05.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia challenging in-action of the Opp. Parties in extending the benefit of promotion to the petitioner. 3.1. It is contended that such benefit of promotion was not extended inter alia because of the issuance of an earlier notification by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department vide Resolution No.8898/Gen., dated 15.03.2024. But Govt. when found difficulty in acting in terms of resolution dated 15.03.2024, a fresh Resolution was issued on p. 2 p. 2 02.01.2026 by self-same G.A. and P.G. Department, wherein direction was issued to all the Departments of Govt./Heads of Departments/RDCs and Collectors to consider promotion of District Ministerial Cadre employees as per the existing District Ministerial Cadre Rules 2019, subject to the recommendation of the DPC, as an interim measure, till finalization and notification of the revised cadre Rules. All the departments were further directed to expedite the process of finalization re-structuring and framing of revised Cadre Rule in terms of the Uniform Pay Structure Resolution No.8898/Gen., dated 15.03.2024 within a period of 2 (two) months. 3.2. Learned counsel for the petitioner vehemently contended that on the face of such notification issued by the Govt. in the G.A. and P.G. Department on 02.01.2026, no action is being taken in considering the promotion of existing District Ministerial Cadre employees as per the 2019 Rules. 3.3. It is accordingly contended that Opp. Parties be directed to take necessary action in terms of Notification dated 02.1.2026 and extend the benefit of promotion to the petitioners and other eligible employees in terms of the 2019 Rules within a stipulated time period. p. 3 p. 3 4. Having heard learned counsel for the parties, considering the submissions made and taking into account the notification issued by the G.A. and P.G. department on 02.01.2026, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition, directs the Opp. Party No.2 to take appropriate steps in terms of letter dated 02.01.2026 and extend the benefit of promotion in favour of the petitioner and other District Ministerial Cadre employees if they are otherwise eligible in terms of the 2019 Rules by convening the DPC within a period of 3 (three) months from the date of receipt of this order. 5. The Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev