IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C ) No.22245 of 2026 CNR NO. ODHC010484492026 Padmabati Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr. P.K. Mohapatra, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER Order No. 28.08.2026 1. 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:-The Petitioner therefore prays that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to: (i) direct the opp. Parties to grant/sanction family pension in favour of the Petitioner taking into consideration the long Period of service of her husband by treating him as regular employee as has been given to similarly situated persons vide Annexure-4, in terms of the principles decided by this Hon’ble Court in the case of State of Orissa Vs. Dharanidhar Rath by this Hon’ble Court in OJC NO.13471 of 2001, which has been confirmed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in SLP (C ) CC No.12467 of 2013 and implementation // 2 // order vide Annexure-3 within a stipulated period; (ii) pass such other order(s)/direction(s) as would deem fit and proper; And for which act of kindness, the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.

5. 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. 6. It is observed that if any 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. 7. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Signature Not Verified Judge Digitally Signed sangita Signed by: SANGITA PATRA Reason: authentication of order Location: high court of orissa, cuttack Page 2 of 2Date: 31-Aug-2026 19:45:49

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C ) No.22245 of 2026 CNR NO. ODHC010484492026 Padmabati Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr. P.K. Mohapatra, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER Order No. 28.08.2026 1. 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:-The Petitioner therefore prays that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to: (i) direct the opp. Parties to grant/sanction family pension in favour of the Petitioner taking into consideration the long Period of service of her husband by treating him as regular employee as has been given to similarly situated persons vide Annexure-4, in terms of the principles decided by this Hon’ble Court in the case of State of Orissa Vs. Dharanidhar Rath by this Hon’ble Court in OJC NO.13471 of 2001, which has been confirmed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in SLP (C ) CC No.12467 of 2013 and implementation // 2 // order vide Annexure-3 within a stipulated period; (ii) pass such other order(s)/direction(s) as would deem fit and proper; And for which act of kindness, the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.

5. 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. 6. It is observed that if any 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. 7. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Signature Not Verified Judge Digitally Signed sangita Signed by: SANGITA PATRA Reason: authentication of order Location: high court of orissa, cuttack Page 2 of 2Date: 31-Aug-2026 19:45:49