IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 17288 of 2026 Sidheswari S.H.G., Haripur, ..... Petitioner Nayagarh Mr. U.C. Biswal, Advocate on behalf of Mr. R.K. Mahanta, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 23.06.2026 Order No. 01 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “The petitioner therefore prays that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue Rule NISI to the Opp. Parties calling upon them to show cause and if they fail to file show cause or insufficient cause, the said Rule may be made absolute directing the Opposite Parties to allow continuation of the Petitioner-S.H.G. in management of Housekeeping and Watch & Ward Services of Bhagirathi Government High School in view of its satisfactory and complaint-free performance; And/or directing the Opposite Parties to consider and dispose of the representation submitted by the Petitioner within a stipulated period; Page 1 of 2. And further directing the Opposite Parties to execute/renew a fresh agreement in favour of the Petitioner-S.H.G. in accordance with law; And pass such other order/orders as may be deemed fit and proper in the interest of justice. AND FOR THIS ACT OF KINDNESS, THE

PETITIONER AS IN DUTY BOUND SHALL EVER PRAY.” 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. 3 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of its claim, if any, within a period of two (2) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No. 3 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 3 be communicated to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Sneha Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SNEHANJALI PARIDA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 24-Jun-2026 17:14:38 Page 2 of 2.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 17288 of 2026 Sidheswari S.H.G., Haripur, ..... Petitioner Nayagarh Mr. U.C. Biswal, Advocate on behalf of Mr. R.K. Mahanta, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 23.06.2026 Order No. 01 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “The petitioner therefore prays that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue Rule NISI to the Opp. Parties calling upon them to show cause and if they fail to file show cause or insufficient cause, the said Rule may be made absolute directing the Opposite Parties to allow continuation of the Petitioner-S.H.G. in management of Housekeeping and Watch & Ward Services of Bhagirathi Government High School in view of its satisfactory and complaint-free performance; And/or directing the Opposite Parties to consider and dispose of the representation submitted by the Petitioner within a stipulated period; Page 1 of 2. And further directing the Opposite Parties to execute/renew a fresh agreement in favour of the Petitioner-S.H.G. in accordance with law; And pass such other order/orders as may be deemed fit and proper in the interest of justice. AND FOR THIS ACT OF KINDNESS, THE

PETITIONER AS IN DUTY BOUND SHALL EVER PRAY.” 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. 3 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of its claim, if any, within a period of two (2) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No. 3 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 3 be communicated to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Sneha Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SNEHANJALI PARIDA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 24-Jun-2026 17:14:38 Page 2 of 2.