IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.22261 of 2026 Rajesh Kumar Sahu …. Petitioner Mr. S.K. Rath, Adv. -versus- Union of India & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Parhi, DSGI COROM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 23.07.2026 Order No 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “The petitioner therefore prays this honorable court may kindly be pleased to issue writ in nature of mandamus in directing to the opposite parties to recalculate detachment daily allowance (DA) from 30.03.24 to 11.5.24 for Training period at Bhilai (as per the class of city Bhilai belongs) and pay the same to the petitioner. AND further may be pleased to re calculate the DA for the period of 12.05.24 to 5.1.25 at the rate fixed for Class-A city New Delhi at the Rate Rs 625 per day and release the rest amount by deducting 180 days already paid to the petitioner. AND as roughly calculated for 102 days (42 days during training period at Bhilai and 60 days in New Delhi duty) period not paid the DA if the same is calculated at rate of Rs 625 /- per day they may be directed to pay Rs 63,750 within 2 months. // 2 // And/ Or any other order or orders be passed by modulating the prayer in the interest of justice.

And for this act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner state that highlighting his grievances, the Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.3 vide Annexure-9 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 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-9 in accordance with law within a period of three (3) months from the date of production of certified copy of this order. 6. While taking a decision as directed, relevancy and effect of office memorandum dated 26.07.2017 available under Annexure-11 be also taken into consideration if it is applicable to the Petitioner’s claim. Petitioner is permitted to provide a copy of this order along with Annexure-11 before Opp. Party No.3, for compliance. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Signature Not Verified Judge Digitally Signed Jyoti Signed by: JYOTIPRAVA BHOL Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 24-Jul-2026 11:56:30 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.22261 of 2026 Rajesh Kumar Sahu …. Petitioner Mr. S.K. Rath, Adv. -versus- Union of India & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Parhi, DSGI COROM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 23.07.2026 Order No 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for Petitioner and learned counsel for the State-Opposite Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “The petitioner therefore prays this honorable court may kindly be pleased to issue writ in nature of mandamus in directing to the opposite parties to recalculate detachment daily allowance (DA) from 30.03.24 to 11.5.24 for Training period at Bhilai (as per the class of city Bhilai belongs) and pay the same to the petitioner. AND further may be pleased to re calculate the DA for the period of 12.05.24 to 5.1.25 at the rate fixed for Class-A city New Delhi at the Rate Rs 625 per day and release the rest amount by deducting 180 days already paid to the petitioner. AND as roughly calculated for 102 days (42 days during training period at Bhilai and 60 days in New Delhi duty) period not paid the DA if the same is calculated at rate of Rs 625 /- per day they may be directed to pay Rs 63,750 within 2 months. // 2 // And/ Or any other order or orders be passed by modulating the prayer in the interest of justice.

And for this act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner state that highlighting his grievances, the Petitioner has made a representation to Opposite Party No.3 vide Annexure-9 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 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-9 in accordance with law within a period of three (3) months from the date of production of certified copy of this order. 6. While taking a decision as directed, relevancy and effect of office memorandum dated 26.07.2017 available under Annexure-11 be also taken into consideration if it is applicable to the Petitioner’s claim. Petitioner is permitted to provide a copy of this order along with Annexure-11 before Opp. Party No.3, for compliance. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Signature Not Verified Judge Digitally Signed Jyoti Signed by: JYOTIPRAVA BHOL Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA Date: 24-Jul-2026 11:56:30 Page 2 of 2