IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.19446 of 2026 Prafulla Kumar Mangal …. Petitioner Mr. S. Roy, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha and …. Opp. Parties Others Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA COROM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 01.07.2026 Order No 1. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- It is therefore prayed that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the writ Petition and issue Rule "NISI" to the Opp. Parties to show cause as to; (i) Why the Opposite Parties will not be directed to grant regular pension as due and admissible in favour of the petitioner w.e.f. April, 2026 as provided under OCS (Pension) Rules, 1992 within a stipulated time; and (ii) Why the Opposite Parties will not be directed to sanction the gratuity as due and admissible in favour of the petitioner along with interest within a stipulated time; and (iii) Why the Opposite Parties will not be directed to sanction and disburse the arrear pension as due and admissible on such sanction of regular pension within a stipulated time; and // 2 // And if the Opp. Parties do not show cause then the Rule be made absolute by issuing appropriate writ /writs and any other order as deem fit be passed; And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound 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.1 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of 3(three) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if any such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No. 1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of 3(three) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 1 be communicated to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge sangita Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SANGITA PATRA Reason: authentication of order Location: high court of orissa, cuttack Date: 01-Jul-2026 18:30:23 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.19446 of 2026 Prafulla Kumar Mangal …. Petitioner Mr. S. Roy, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha and …. Opp. Parties Others Mr. C.K. Pradhan, AGA COROM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 01.07.2026 Order No 1. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- It is therefore prayed that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the writ Petition and issue Rule "NISI" to the Opp. Parties to show cause as to; (i) Why the Opposite Parties will not be directed to grant regular pension as due and admissible in favour of the petitioner w.e.f. April, 2026 as provided under OCS (Pension) Rules, 1992 within a stipulated time; and (ii) Why the Opposite Parties will not be directed to sanction the gratuity as due and admissible in favour of the petitioner along with interest within a stipulated time; and (iii) Why the Opposite Parties will not be directed to sanction and disburse the arrear pension as due and admissible on such sanction of regular pension within a stipulated time; and // 2 // And if the Opp. Parties do not show cause then the Rule be made absolute by issuing appropriate writ /writs and any other order as deem fit be passed; And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound 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.1 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of 3(three) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if any such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No. 1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of 3(three) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 1 be communicated to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge sangita Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SANGITA PATRA Reason: authentication of order Location: high court of orissa, cuttack Date: 01-Jul-2026 18:30:23 Page 2 of 2