IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.11927 of 2026 Ajit Kumar Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr. N. Rath, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Anr. …. Opposite Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA COROM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No ORDER 01.05.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for appearing for the Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “Therefore, in view of the above said facts and circumstances, it is humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court be graciously pleased to issue notice to the Opp. Parties and after hearing the parties, may be pleased to direct the Opp. Party no.1 to extend the benefit of promotion to the petitioner to the rank of Assistant Executive Engineer (PH) w.e.f. 29.4.2025 and to grant him all consequential service and financial benefits as he was deprived of getting such promotion despite existence of such vacancies think fit and proper for the ends of justice. And pass such other orders/ directions as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case and bona-fide interest of Justice; And for this act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner states that highlighting his grievance, Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.1 vide Annexure-8 and the same may be directed to be considered within a stipulated time, to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection. p. 2 p. 2 5. As agreed by learned counsel for the parties and after going through the records, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, disposes of the Writ Petition directing Opposite Party No.1 to consider the representation filed by the Petitioner vide Annexure-8 within a period of three (3) months in accordance with law from the date of production of certified copy of this order. 6. While taking such a decision on the claim made by the Petitioner, relevancy and effect of the Notification issued by the Government in the Works Department on 12.02.2026 so enclosed under Annexure-9-Series be taken into consideration as it is contended that the Works Department implemented the order passed by this Court in W.P.(C) No.7674 of 2025 and batch. Petitioner is permitted to provide a copy of this order along with the Notification issued by the Works Department on 12.02.2026 before Opposite Party No.1 for compliance. 7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat