IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CONTC No.1736 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010199882026 ..... Surath Kumar Gouda Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Manas Pati -versus- ..... Chandrasekhar Padhy, Engineer- Opposite Party in-Chief Water Resources, Bhubaneswar Represented by Adv. – Sasmita Nayak, A.S.C. CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 03.09.2026 Order No. 05. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Learned counsel for the Contemnor produces a copy of order dated 01.09.2026 passed by the EIC, Warter Resources, Odisha, Bhubaneswar. 3. On perusal of the said order, it appears that the Petitioner has been allowed grade pay of Rs.6600/- under the P.B-3 as 3rd financial upgradation under RACP scheme which is subject to final outcome of similar writ appeals/ SLPs filed by the State. 4. In view of the aforesaid development, this Court is of the view that nothing survives for adjudication in the present contempt application. 5. A copy of letter dated 01.09.2026 be served on learned counsel Page 1 of 2. for the Petitioner. 6. Accordingly, the CONTC stands dropped with liberty to the Petitioner to revive the same in the event the cause of action still survives. . ( A.K. Mohapatra ) Judge Anil Signature Not Verified Page 2 of 2. Digitally Signed Signed by: ANIL KUMAR SAHOO Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 07-Sep-2026 13:28:48

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK CONTC No.1736 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010199882026 ..... Surath Kumar Gouda Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Manas Pati -versus- ..... Chandrasekhar Padhy, Engineer- Opposite Party in-Chief Water Resources, Bhubaneswar Represented by Adv. – Sasmita Nayak, A.S.C. CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 03.09.2026 Order No. 05. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode. 2. Learned counsel for the Contemnor produces a copy of order dated 01.09.2026 passed by the EIC, Warter Resources, Odisha, Bhubaneswar. 3. On perusal of the said order, it appears that the Petitioner has been allowed grade pay of Rs.6600/- under the P.B-3 as 3rd financial upgradation under RACP scheme which is subject to final outcome of similar writ appeals/ SLPs filed by the State. 4. In view of the aforesaid development, this Court is of the view that nothing survives for adjudication in the present contempt application. 5. A copy of letter dated 01.09.2026 be served on learned counsel Page 1 of 2. for the Petitioner. 6. Accordingly, the CONTC stands dropped with liberty to the Petitioner to revive the same in the event the cause of action still survives. . ( A.K. Mohapatra ) Judge Anil Signature Not Verified Page 2 of 2. Digitally Signed Signed by: ANIL KUMAR SAHOO Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 07-Sep-2026 13:28:48