IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C ) No.21486 of 2026 Priyabrat Barik …. Petitioner Mr. B. Barik, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Sahoo, ASC COROM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER Order 24.07.2026 No 1. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: “In the above circumstances, it is humbly prayed to this Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to issue notice to the opp. parties as to why the case of the petitioner shall not be allowed and the opp. parties shall not be directed for promotion from the post of Peon to the post of Jr. Clerk/ Jr. Asst. considering 10 years of service experience of the petitioner w.e.f 02.02.2023 with all financial benefits in the interest of justice as the appointment on 02.02.2013. And pass any other order/orders which your lordship deem fit and proper. And for this act of kindness the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.” // 2 // 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that request available at Annexure-8 series to the Writ Petition is pending before Opp. Party No.2, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to Opp. Party No.2 to take a decision on the above noted request within a specific time period.

5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition directs Opposite Party No.2 to consider and dispose of the request so available at Annexure-8 series to the Writ Petition in accordance with law, within a period of three three months from the date of receipt of this order, if the same has not yet been disposed of, and communicate the result of such exercise to the Petitioner. 6. The Writ Petition accordingly stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Pradeep Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: PRADEEP KUMAR SWAIN Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court Date: 27-Jul-2026 18:15:38 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C ) No.21486 of 2026 Priyabrat Barik …. Petitioner Mr. B. Barik, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Sahoo, ASC COROM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER Order 24.07.2026 No 1. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer: “In the above circumstances, it is humbly prayed to this Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to issue notice to the opp. parties as to why the case of the petitioner shall not be allowed and the opp. parties shall not be directed for promotion from the post of Peon to the post of Jr. Clerk/ Jr. Asst. considering 10 years of service experience of the petitioner w.e.f 02.02.2023 with all financial benefits in the interest of justice as the appointment on 02.02.2013. And pass any other order/orders which your lordship deem fit and proper. And for this act of kindness the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.” // 2 // 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that request available at Annexure-8 series to the Writ Petition is pending before Opp. Party No.2, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to Opp. Party No.2 to take a decision on the above noted request within a specific time period.

5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition directs Opposite Party No.2 to consider and dispose of the request so available at Annexure-8 series to the Writ Petition in accordance with law, within a period of three three months from the date of receipt of this order, if the same has not yet been disposed of, and communicate the result of such exercise to the Petitioner. 6. The Writ Petition accordingly stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Pradeep Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: PRADEEP KUMAR SWAIN Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court Date: 27-Jul-2026 18:15:38 Page 2 of 2