IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.21720 of 2026 Lalita Jani …. Petitioner Mr. P.K. Mahapatra, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDEROrder 17.07.2026 No 03. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- “In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances as narrated above it is prayed that this Hon'ble Court be graciously be pleased to admit the Writ Petition and issue Rule Nisi or any other appropriate Writs against the 0pp. parties calling upon the opposite parties to show cause as to why they shall not be directed to refix the pay of the petitioner in Cell-15 of Level-6 with consequential benefits as first upgradation under MACP in modification of order at Annexure-3; And, if the 0pp. Parties failed to show cause or show insufficient cause, make the said Rule absolute by directing 0pp. parties to re-fix the pay of the petitioner in Cell-15 of Level-6 with consequential benefits as 1st MACP in modification of order at Annexure-3. // 2 // And/or issue any other appropriate Writ/Writs, order/orders, direction/directions as deem fit and proper in the fitness of the case.”

4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a detailed representation before Opp. Party No.1 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of her claim, if any, within a period of three weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such a representation is filed within the aforesaid period, Opp. Party No.1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by the Opp. Party No.1 be communicated to the petitioner within the aforesaid time period. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev Signature Not Verified Page 2 of 2 Digitally Signed Signed by: BASUDEV SWAIN Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 21-Jul-2026 10:41:08

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.21720 of 2026 Lalita Jani …. Petitioner Mr. P.K. Mahapatra, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDEROrder 17.07.2026 No 03. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the following prayer:- “In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances as narrated above it is prayed that this Hon'ble Court be graciously be pleased to admit the Writ Petition and issue Rule Nisi or any other appropriate Writs against the 0pp. parties calling upon the opposite parties to show cause as to why they shall not be directed to refix the pay of the petitioner in Cell-15 of Level-6 with consequential benefits as first upgradation under MACP in modification of order at Annexure-3; And, if the 0pp. Parties failed to show cause or show insufficient cause, make the said Rule absolute by directing 0pp. parties to re-fix the pay of the petitioner in Cell-15 of Level-6 with consequential benefits as 1st MACP in modification of order at Annexure-3. // 2 // And/or issue any other appropriate Writ/Writs, order/orders, direction/directions as deem fit and proper in the fitness of the case.”

4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a detailed representation before Opp. Party No.1 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of her claim, if any, within a period of three weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such a representation is filed within the aforesaid period, Opp. Party No.1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by the Opp. Party No.1 be communicated to the petitioner within the aforesaid time period. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Basudev Signature Not Verified Page 2 of 2 Digitally Signed Signed by: BASUDEV SWAIN Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 21-Jul-2026 10:41:08