IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 26028 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010614582026 Dileswar Sahu ..... Petitioner Mr. G.K. Nanda, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 18.08.2026 Order No. 01 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:- “It is therefore most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to: (i) Issue an appropriate writ directing the opposite parties to sanction and disburse leave salary equivalent to ten months' unutilised earned leave in favour of the petitioner in accordance with Finance Department Memorandum No.60319/F dated 28.11.1977, Finance Department Memorandum No.55433/F dated 14.11.1986, Finance Department Memo No.CS-II-34/01-4533/F dated 27.09.2002 and Finance Department Memo No.7351/F dated 17.04.2003; Page 1 of 2. (ii) Direct the opposite parties to release all consequential financial benefits along with statutory interest for the delayed payment; (iii) Pass such other order(s) as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice. And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.”

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. 3 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his 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. 3 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. 3 be communicated to the Petitioner. 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: 19-Aug-2026 16:45:32 Page 2 of 2.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 26028 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010614582026 Dileswar Sahu ..... Petitioner Mr. G.K. Nanda, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S. Das, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 18.08.2026 Order No. 01 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:- “It is therefore most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to: (i) Issue an appropriate writ directing the opposite parties to sanction and disburse leave salary equivalent to ten months' unutilised earned leave in favour of the petitioner in accordance with Finance Department Memorandum No.60319/F dated 28.11.1977, Finance Department Memorandum No.55433/F dated 14.11.1986, Finance Department Memo No.CS-II-34/01-4533/F dated 27.09.2002 and Finance Department Memo No.7351/F dated 17.04.2003; Page 1 of 2. (ii) Direct the opposite parties to release all consequential financial benefits along with statutory interest for the delayed payment; (iii) Pass such other order(s) as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice. And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.”

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. 3 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his 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. 3 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. 3 be communicated to the Petitioner. 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: 19-Aug-2026 16:45:32 Page 2 of 2.