IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.17805 of 2026 Banshidhar Singh …. Petitioner Mr. M. Pati, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Anr. …. Opposite Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA COROM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 22.06.2026 Order No 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “The petitioner therefore prays that your lordships may graciously be pleased to direct the Opp. party No. 2 to release the unutilized leave salary of the petitioner forthwith taking into account the decision of the Hon'ble Apex Court, the decision of Learned Tribunal upheld by this Hon'ble Court & implementation order of a similar situated employee under Annexure-3,4&5, within a stipulated time. And pass such order/ directions as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper. 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 state // 2 // that highlighting his grievances, the Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.2 vide Annexure-6 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.2 to consider the representation filed by the petitioner vide Annexure-6 in accordance with law within a period of three (3) months from the date of production of certified copy of this order. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Sipra Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SIPRA MUDULI Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Page 2 of 2 Date: 23-Jun-2026 15:38:45

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.17805 of 2026 Banshidhar Singh …. Petitioner Mr. M. Pati, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Anr. …. Opposite Parties Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA COROM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 22.06.2026 Order No 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “The petitioner therefore prays that your lordships may graciously be pleased to direct the Opp. party No. 2 to release the unutilized leave salary of the petitioner forthwith taking into account the decision of the Hon'ble Apex Court, the decision of Learned Tribunal upheld by this Hon'ble Court & implementation order of a similar situated employee under Annexure-3,4&5, within a stipulated time. And pass such order/ directions as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper. 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 state // 2 // that highlighting his grievances, the Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.2 vide Annexure-6 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.2 to consider the representation filed by the petitioner vide Annexure-6 in accordance with law within a period of three (3) months from the date of production of certified copy of this order. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Sipra Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SIPRA MUDULI Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Page 2 of 2 Date: 23-Jun-2026 15:38:45