IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 27357 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010643192026 Dinabandhu Das and Others ..... Petitioners Mr. A.K Sarangi, Adv. -versus- Union of India & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. P.K Sahoo, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 27.08.2026 Order No. 01 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “The petitioners, therefore, prays that your Lordships may be graciously pleased to issue "RULE NISI" calling upon the opp. parties particularly opp.party no.2 to show cause why appropriate writ, order or direction shall not be issued for modification of the Demand Letters issued to petitioners and extension of time to deposit due contribution with interest as calculated by the opp. party no.2 and if no cause is shown or insufficient cause is shown to make the Rule absolute. And may further be pleased to issue any other writ, order or direction as is necessary for ends of justice. Page 1 of 2. And for this act of kindness of this Hon'ble Court, the petitioners 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.2 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. 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. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Nitu Prava Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: NITU PRAVA PRUSTY Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, CuttackPage 2 of 2. Date: 28-Aug-2026 16:48:32

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 27357 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010643192026 Dinabandhu Das and Others ..... Petitioners Mr. A.K Sarangi, Adv. -versus- Union of India & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. P.K Sahoo, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 27.08.2026 Order No. 01 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “The petitioners, therefore, prays that your Lordships may be graciously pleased to issue "RULE NISI" calling upon the opp. parties particularly opp.party no.2 to show cause why appropriate writ, order or direction shall not be issued for modification of the Demand Letters issued to petitioners and extension of time to deposit due contribution with interest as calculated by the opp. party no.2 and if no cause is shown or insufficient cause is shown to make the Rule absolute. And may further be pleased to issue any other writ, order or direction as is necessary for ends of justice. Page 1 of 2. And for this act of kindness of this Hon'ble Court, the petitioners 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.2 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. 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. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Nitu Prava Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: NITU PRAVA PRUSTY Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, CuttackPage 2 of 2. Date: 28-Aug-2026 16:48:32