IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 15325 of 2014 Rebati Sahu ..... Petitioner Mr. B.B. Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 27.07.2026 Order No. 04 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “In view of the aforementioned facts and circumstances of this case, it is respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue a writ in appropriate nature to quash the selection & selection process for the post of Block Project Manager in pursuance of Advertisement dated 26.04.2013; And this Hon'ble Court may further be pleased to quash the selection of Respondents 3 to 9 and direct the Opp. Parties to complete the selection afresh and appoint the petitioner as against the vacancies advertised forthwith or within a time to be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court and may pass any other order/orders as would be deemed fit and proper be issued and for which act of kindness the petitioner shall as in duty bound shall ever pray.” Page 1 of 2.

4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opp. Party No. 2 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of her claim, if any, within a period of three (3) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No. 2 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 2 be communicated to the Petitioner. Till a decision is taken as directed, interim order passed on 19.08.2014 shall continue. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Sneha Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SNEHANJALI PARIDA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 28-Jul-2026 15:57:45 Page 2 of 2.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 15325 of 2014 Rebati Sahu ..... Petitioner Mr. B.B. Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. P.K. Panda, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 27.07.2026 Order No. 04 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “In view of the aforementioned facts and circumstances of this case, it is respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue a writ in appropriate nature to quash the selection & selection process for the post of Block Project Manager in pursuance of Advertisement dated 26.04.2013; And this Hon'ble Court may further be pleased to quash the selection of Respondents 3 to 9 and direct the Opp. Parties to complete the selection afresh and appoint the petitioner as against the vacancies advertised forthwith or within a time to be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court and may pass any other order/orders as would be deemed fit and proper be issued and for which act of kindness the petitioner shall as in duty bound shall ever pray.” Page 1 of 2.

4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a fresh representation before Opp. Party No. 2 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of her claim, if any, within a period of three (3) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No. 2 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No. 2 be communicated to the Petitioner. Till a decision is taken as directed, interim order passed on 19.08.2014 shall continue. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Sneha Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SNEHANJALI PARIDA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 28-Jul-2026 15:57:45 Page 2 of 2.