IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.2634 of 2026 Ranjit Kumar Singh …. Petitioner Mr. B.K. Behera, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 23.02.2026 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 prayers:- “Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case it is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble court may kindly issue writ in the nature of mandamus or any other writ applicable and direct to the Op. parties to give notional promotion to the petitioner from the post of Forester to the post of Deputy Ranger, on the basis promotion order passed by Op.no-2 under Annexure-3, although the similarly situated employees and juniors have also promoted the said post and availed the promotional as well as all the service benefits, as deemed just and proper. And further direct to declare the action of the opposite parties are completely illegal and unsustainable in the eye of law. amit And pass such other order(s)/direction(s) as may be deemed fit proper in the bonafide interest of justice. And for which 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 grievances, the Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.7 vide Annexure-5 and the same may be directed to be considered within a stipulated time, to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection. 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.7 to consider the representation filed by the petitioner vide Annexure-5 within a period of three (3) months from the date of production of certified copy of this order in accordance with law and communicate the result thereof to the Petitioner. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge