IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CONTC No.199 of 2026 Bhramarbar Samal ..... Petitioner Represented By Adv. – Basudev Barik -versus- Anu Garg, IAS, Secretary to Govt. ..... Opposite Department of Water Resources, Parties/Contemnors Odisha & Ors. Represented by Adv. - Mr. S.Behera, A.G.A. CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 03.07.2026 Order No. 06. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode). 2. Learned counsel for the State files a copy of the instruction letter dated 01.07.2026 issued by the Office of the Superintending engineer, Head Works Division, Samal. The same is taken on record. A copy thereof be served on learned counsel for the Petitioner. 3. On perusal of letter No.4915/WE dated 01.07.2026, it appears that the Opposite Party-Contemnors have categorically mentioned in Para-3 & 4 as follows:- “In this regard, the service of the petitioner has been regularized notionally taking into account various revision of pay scales that were introduced to facilitate grant of pension & pensionary benefits under the provisions of the OCS (Pension) Rules, 1992 against the supernumerary post of Khalasi, Page 1 of 3. Regular (Wages) created from 01.09.1998 to 30.06.2018 in the time scale of pay of Rs.

2550- 55-2660-60-3200/- so as to implement the order dated 15.07.2022 of the Hon'ble High Court vide this office order No.74/2026 dt.29.04.2026 & sanctioned the provisional pension in favour of the petitioner vide office order No. 76 of 2026 dtd. 29.04.2026. That, it is further submitted that, Superintending Engineer, Lower Indra Canal Division, Khariar has intimated to Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, 1st Floor, PAN Complex, New Bus Stand Road, Berhampur, Odisha vide letter No.1088 dtd.16.04.2026 through email/Regd Post, to furnish the employer's share certificate and detailed statement towards payment of EPF pension, if any. On receipt of the said information from Superintending Engineer, Lower Indra Canal Division, Khariar, this office shall disburse the pension and other pensionary benefits to the petitioner.” 4. In view of the category stand and letter dated 01.07.2026, this Court is of the view that the order passed by this Court which was confirmed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court by dismissing the State’s SLP has been implemented by the Opposite Parties. 5. Accordingly, the Contempt proceeding is dropped by granting liberty to the Petitioner to revive the same in the event it is found that the order passed by this Court has not been fully implemented by the Opposite Parties. 6. Accordingly, the CONTC is dropped. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Page 2 of 3. Rubi Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: RUBI BEHERA Page 3 of 3. Reason: Authentication

Location: OHC Date: 04-Jul-2026 15:41:14

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CONTC No.199 of 2026 Bhramarbar Samal ..... Petitioner Represented By Adv. – Basudev Barik -versus- Anu Garg, IAS, Secretary to Govt. ..... Opposite Department of Water Resources, Parties/Contemnors Odisha & Ors. Represented by Adv. - Mr. S.Behera, A.G.A. CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 03.07.2026 Order No. 06. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode). 2. Learned counsel for the State files a copy of the instruction letter dated 01.07.2026 issued by the Office of the Superintending engineer, Head Works Division, Samal. The same is taken on record. A copy thereof be served on learned counsel for the Petitioner. 3. On perusal of letter No.4915/WE dated 01.07.2026, it appears that the Opposite Party-Contemnors have categorically mentioned in Para-3 & 4 as follows:- “In this regard, the service of the petitioner has been regularized notionally taking into account various revision of pay scales that were introduced to facilitate grant of pension & pensionary benefits under the provisions of the OCS (Pension) Rules, 1992 against the supernumerary post of Khalasi, Page 1 of 3. Regular (Wages) created from 01.09.1998 to 30.06.2018 in the time scale of pay of Rs.

2550- 55-2660-60-3200/- so as to implement the order dated 15.07.2022 of the Hon'ble High Court vide this office order No.74/2026 dt.29.04.2026 & sanctioned the provisional pension in favour of the petitioner vide office order No. 76 of 2026 dtd. 29.04.2026. That, it is further submitted that, Superintending Engineer, Lower Indra Canal Division, Khariar has intimated to Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, 1st Floor, PAN Complex, New Bus Stand Road, Berhampur, Odisha vide letter No.1088 dtd.16.04.2026 through email/Regd Post, to furnish the employer's share certificate and detailed statement towards payment of EPF pension, if any. On receipt of the said information from Superintending Engineer, Lower Indra Canal Division, Khariar, this office shall disburse the pension and other pensionary benefits to the petitioner.” 4. In view of the category stand and letter dated 01.07.2026, this Court is of the view that the order passed by this Court which was confirmed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court by dismissing the State’s SLP has been implemented by the Opposite Parties. 5. Accordingly, the Contempt proceeding is dropped by granting liberty to the Petitioner to revive the same in the event it is found that the order passed by this Court has not been fully implemented by the Opposite Parties. 6. Accordingly, the CONTC is dropped. (A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Page 2 of 3. Rubi Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: RUBI BEHERA Page 3 of 3. Reason: Authentication

Location: OHC Date: 04-Jul-2026 15:41:14