IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.21498 of 2026 Manaswini Kar …. Petitioner Mr. P.C. Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC COROM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 23.07.2026Order No 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for appearing for the Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that your lordship may graciously be pleased to admit this Writ Application and issue Rule NISI to the opp. parties to show cause as to why they shall not be directed to consider the case of the petitioner for regularization of her contractual service period with effect from the date of her initial engagement by granting six notional increment like other similarly situated persons within a stipulated period. And on their failing to show cause or showing insufficient cause, the said Rule be made absolute by issuing appropriate writ(s); And pass such further order(s) as may be deemed fit and proper. And for this act of kindness the petitioner shall, as in duty bound ever pray.” 4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner states that highlighting his grievance, Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.3 vide Annexure-7 and the same may be directed to be considered within a stipulated time, to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection.

5. As agreed by learned counsel for the parties and after // 2 // going through the records, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, disposes of the Writ Petition directing Opposite Party No.3 to consider the representation filed by the Petitioner vide Annexure-7 within a period of three (3) months in accordance with law from the date of production of certified copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBRAT KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 24-Jul-2026 11:05:46 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.21498 of 2026 Manaswini Kar …. Petitioner Mr. P.C. Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC COROM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 23.07.2026Order No 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for appearing for the Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that your lordship may graciously be pleased to admit this Writ Application and issue Rule NISI to the opp. parties to show cause as to why they shall not be directed to consider the case of the petitioner for regularization of her contractual service period with effect from the date of her initial engagement by granting six notional increment like other similarly situated persons within a stipulated period. And on their failing to show cause or showing insufficient cause, the said Rule be made absolute by issuing appropriate writ(s); And pass such further order(s) as may be deemed fit and proper. And for this act of kindness the petitioner shall, as in duty bound ever pray.” 4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner states that highlighting his grievance, Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.3 vide Annexure-7 and the same may be directed to be considered within a stipulated time, to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection.

5. As agreed by learned counsel for the parties and after // 2 // going through the records, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, disposes of the Writ Petition directing Opposite Party No.3 to consider the representation filed by the Petitioner vide Annexure-7 within a period of three (3) months in accordance with law from the date of production of certified copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Subrat Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBRAT KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 24-Jul-2026 11:05:46 Page 2 of 2