IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.13641 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010318092026 Rajeswari Hati …. Petitioner Mr. S.K. Ojha, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. Debashis Tripathy, AGA CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE CHITTARANJAN DASH ORDER Order No. 31.07.2026 01. I.A. No.8705 of 2026 1. Heard learned counsel for the Parties. 2. Mr. Ojha, Learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner contended that he does not want to press this I.A. 3. Accordingly, the I.A. stands dismissed as not pressed. (Chittaranjan Dash) Judge 02. W.P.(C) No.13641 of 2026 1. Heard learned counsel for both the Parties. 2. The Petitioner has filed with the present Writ Petition inter alia with the following prayer:-“i. Writ in the nature of Certiorari shall not be issued modifying the office order dated 20.08.2025 (Annex.2) so far as petitioner is concerned and Pay fixation order dated 25.03.2026 (Annex.3) holding the same are not been done in proper way rather the same is/are contrary to the ORSP Rules, 2017; ii. And further direction to the opposite parties to grant financial up-gradation in terms of Rule-13 by fixing pay of the petitioner in level-6, Cell-15 at Rs.35,700/-with consequential benefits w.e.f.Ol.10.2023; and If the Opp.Parties failed to file any show cause or show insufficient cause, the rules may be made absolute.”

3. 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.1, by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three (03) weeks hence. 4. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No.1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (03) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No.1 be communicated to the Petitioner. 5. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Chittaranjan Dash) Judge Sarbani Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SARBANI DASH Designation: Junior Stenographer Page 2 of 2 Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 31-Jul-2026 17:02:40

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.13641 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010318092026 Rajeswari Hati …. Petitioner Mr. S.K. Ojha, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. Debashis Tripathy, AGA CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE CHITTARANJAN DASH ORDER Order No. 31.07.2026 01. I.A. No.8705 of 2026 1. Heard learned counsel for the Parties. 2. Mr. Ojha, Learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner contended that he does not want to press this I.A. 3. Accordingly, the I.A. stands dismissed as not pressed. (Chittaranjan Dash) Judge 02. W.P.(C) No.13641 of 2026 1. Heard learned counsel for both the Parties. 2. The Petitioner has filed with the present Writ Petition inter alia with the following prayer:-“i. Writ in the nature of Certiorari shall not be issued modifying the office order dated 20.08.2025 (Annex.2) so far as petitioner is concerned and Pay fixation order dated 25.03.2026 (Annex.3) holding the same are not been done in proper way rather the same is/are contrary to the ORSP Rules, 2017; ii. And further direction to the opposite parties to grant financial up-gradation in terms of Rule-13 by fixing pay of the petitioner in level-6, Cell-15 at Rs.35,700/-with consequential benefits w.e.f.Ol.10.2023; and If the Opp.Parties failed to file any show cause or show insufficient cause, the rules may be made absolute.”

3. 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.1, by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three (03) weeks hence. 4. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No.1 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (03) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No.1 be communicated to the Petitioner. 5. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Chittaranjan Dash) Judge Sarbani Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: SARBANI DASH Designation: Junior Stenographer Page 2 of 2 Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 31-Jul-2026 17:02:40