IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.13782 of 2026 Himansu Sekhar Mahapatra ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Sangram Jena -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv. - Mr. D.K.Sahoo, A.G.A. CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 02.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. By means of this application, the Petitioner seeks the following relief:- “It is therefore, most humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court be graciously pleased to:- i) Admit the writ application. ii) Call for the records. iii) Issue an appropriate writ in the nature of mandamus or any other writ/writs direction/directions directing the State-Opp. Parties to absorb the petitioner as Gana Sikshyak in terms of Government resolution dated 16.02.2008 under Annexure-3 or any other equivalent post and to extend the similar benefits as has been extended to other similarly placed persons under Annexure-7, keeping in view the law decided by this Hon'ble court in the case of Benudhar Swain Vrs. State of Odisha & Ors. (W,P.(C) No.23256 of 2014 disposed of on 10.09.2025) as well as the similar order passed in the case of Adilaxmi Achary Vrs. State of Odisha & Ors. (W.P.(C) No.37940 of 2021 disposed of on Page 1 of 2.

04.04.2024), and further to consider the case of the petitioner for regularization as Regular Primary School Teacher (Ex-Cadre) under the Elementary Cadre, within a time to be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court. iv) And/or pass any other order/orders, direction/directions as this Hon'ble Court deems fit proper for the ends of justice.” 3. Learned counsel for the Petitioner draws attention of this Court to the orders passed by the Co-ordinate Benches in W.P.(C) No.23256 of 2014 and W.P.(C) No.37940 of 2021, and submits that the case of the present Petitioner stands on a similar footing. It is contended that similarly situated persons have already been extended the benefit of regularization, as reflected under Annexure-7, and therefore the claim of the Petitioner deserves consideration in the light of the aforesaid decisions. 4. Having regard to the submissions made, this Court directs the Opposite Parties to consider the claim of the Petitioner in the light of the orders passed in the aforesaid cases, if similar fact situation exists, in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of two months from the date of this order, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the Petitioner, and the result thereof shall be communicated to the Petitioner forthwith. 5. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Rubi Signature Not Verified Page 2 of 2. Digitally Signed Signed by: RUBI BEHERA Reason: Authentication

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.13782 of 2026 Himansu Sekhar Mahapatra ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Sangram Jena -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv. - Mr. D.K.Sahoo, A.G.A. CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 02.07.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical Mode). 2. By means of this application, the Petitioner seeks the following relief:- “It is therefore, most humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court be graciously pleased to:- i) Admit the writ application. ii) Call for the records. iii) Issue an appropriate writ in the nature of mandamus or any other writ/writs direction/directions directing the State-Opp. Parties to absorb the petitioner as Gana Sikshyak in terms of Government resolution dated 16.02.2008 under Annexure-3 or any other equivalent post and to extend the similar benefits as has been extended to other similarly placed persons under Annexure-7, keeping in view the law decided by this Hon'ble court in the case of Benudhar Swain Vrs. State of Odisha & Ors. (W,P.(C) No.23256 of 2014 disposed of on 10.09.2025) as well as the similar order passed in the case of Adilaxmi Achary Vrs. State of Odisha & Ors. (W.P.(C) No.37940 of 2021 disposed of on Page 1 of 2.

04.04.2024), and further to consider the case of the petitioner for regularization as Regular Primary School Teacher (Ex-Cadre) under the Elementary Cadre, within a time to be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court. iv) And/or pass any other order/orders, direction/directions as this Hon'ble Court deems fit proper for the ends of justice.” 3. Learned counsel for the Petitioner draws attention of this Court to the orders passed by the Co-ordinate Benches in W.P.(C) No.23256 of 2014 and W.P.(C) No.37940 of 2021, and submits that the case of the present Petitioner stands on a similar footing. It is contended that similarly situated persons have already been extended the benefit of regularization, as reflected under Annexure-7, and therefore the claim of the Petitioner deserves consideration in the light of the aforesaid decisions. 4. Having regard to the submissions made, this Court directs the Opposite Parties to consider the claim of the Petitioner in the light of the orders passed in the aforesaid cases, if similar fact situation exists, in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of two months from the date of this order, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the Petitioner, and the result thereof shall be communicated to the Petitioner forthwith. 5. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Rubi Signature Not Verified Page 2 of 2. Digitally Signed Signed by: RUBI BEHERA Reason: Authentication

Location: OHC Date: 04-Jul-2026 15:39:17