IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.25907 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010599192026 Hrushikesh Baliarsingh …. Petitioner Mr. L. P. Dwivedy, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 19.08.2026Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:-“Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances, it is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to: (i) quash the punishment Order of one Black Mark, dated 15.03.2021 as at Annexure-4, passed by the Opp.Party No.4, by concurrently holding the same is bad, illegal and is not maintainable and/or sustainable in the eye of law; (ii) pass such other order(s) or issue direction(s), as may be deemed fit and proper in the bona fide interest of justice; And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.”. // 2 // 4. It is contended that against the order of punishment so imposed under Annexure-4, Petitioner though has preferred an appeal before Opposite Party No.3 under Annexure-5 on 08.10.2021, but the same is yet to be disposed of. 4.1. It is accordingly contended that Opposite Party No.3 be directed to dispose the appeal within the stipulated time period.

5. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State has no serious objection to the course of action proposed by the learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner. 6. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties and considering the submissions made, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition directs Opposite Party No.3 to dispose of the appeal so filed by the Petitioner under Annexure-5 as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of this order, if the same has not yet been disposed of with due intimation to the Petitioner. 7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) SubratSignature Not Verified Judge Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBRAT KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 20-Aug-2026 17:54:45 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.25907 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010599192026 Hrushikesh Baliarsingh …. Petitioner Mr. L. P. Dwivedy, Advocate -versus- State of Orissa & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 19.08.2026Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:-“Under the aforesaid facts and circumstances, it is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to: (i) quash the punishment Order of one Black Mark, dated 15.03.2021 as at Annexure-4, passed by the Opp.Party No.4, by concurrently holding the same is bad, illegal and is not maintainable and/or sustainable in the eye of law; (ii) pass such other order(s) or issue direction(s), as may be deemed fit and proper in the bona fide interest of justice; And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.”. // 2 // 4. It is contended that against the order of punishment so imposed under Annexure-4, Petitioner though has preferred an appeal before Opposite Party No.3 under Annexure-5 on 08.10.2021, but the same is yet to be disposed of. 4.1. It is accordingly contended that Opposite Party No.3 be directed to dispose the appeal within the stipulated time period.

5. Learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State has no serious objection to the course of action proposed by the learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner. 6. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties and considering the submissions made, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition directs Opposite Party No.3 to dispose of the appeal so filed by the Petitioner under Annexure-5 as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of this order, if the same has not yet been disposed of with due intimation to the Petitioner. 7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) SubratSignature Not Verified Judge Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBRAT KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 20-Aug-2026 17:54:45 Page 2 of 2