IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 28485 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010670422026 Dukhishyam Rath ..... Petitioner Mr. S. K. Das, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S. P. Das, ASC Mr. S. K. Patra, Advocate for Accountant General CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 09.09.2026 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:- “Under the above circumstances, it is therefore humbly prayed that the Hon'ble Court may be graciously pleased to direct the Opp. Parties to revise the pay of the petitioner in the pay Level-9 of the pay matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 as he was in receipt of the grade pay of Rs. 4200/- in the 3rd RACP as it evident from the Government order dated 27.04.2026; And further the Hon'ble Court be pleased to direct the Opp. Parties to refix the pay and pension of the petitioner in the enhance rate in the pay Level-9 under ORSP Rules, 2017 and to grant him the differential arrears, within a stipulated period as deem fit and proper; Page 1 of 2. And/or pas any other appropriate writ/writs, order/orders and direction/directions in the fitness of the case; And for this act of kindness as in duty bound the petitioner shall 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 Jyoti/Utkalika Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: UTKALIKA NAYAK Page 2 of 2. Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 09-Sep-2026 18:16:14

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 28485 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010670422026 Dukhishyam Rath ..... Petitioner Mr. S. K. Das, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S. P. Das, ASC Mr. S. K. Patra, Advocate for Accountant General CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 09.09.2026 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:- “Under the above circumstances, it is therefore humbly prayed that the Hon'ble Court may be graciously pleased to direct the Opp. Parties to revise the pay of the petitioner in the pay Level-9 of the pay matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 as he was in receipt of the grade pay of Rs. 4200/- in the 3rd RACP as it evident from the Government order dated 27.04.2026; And further the Hon'ble Court be pleased to direct the Opp. Parties to refix the pay and pension of the petitioner in the enhance rate in the pay Level-9 under ORSP Rules, 2017 and to grant him the differential arrears, within a stipulated period as deem fit and proper; Page 1 of 2. And/or pas any other appropriate writ/writs, order/orders and direction/directions in the fitness of the case; And for this act of kindness as in duty bound the petitioner shall 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 Jyoti/Utkalika Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: UTKALIKA NAYAK Page 2 of 2. Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 09-Sep-2026 18:16:14