Umesh Kumar Dharua v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa HC (Cuttack), 22.05.2026, B.P. Satapathy J.: seven WP(C) petitions of 2026 disposed by short order; Government (Opp. Party No. 1) directed to decide DPC recommendation dtd.27.01.2026 on petitioner's promotion eligibility within two weeks; petitioner Rashmi Ranjan Majhi represented by Ms. N. Afreen; State represented by Mr. P.K. Sahoo, ASC; no statute or precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Direction to Opposite Party No. 1 to take a decision on the DPC recommendation dated 27.01.2026 as expeditiously as possible, preferably within two (2) weeks from receipt of the order; all seven writ petitions disposed of. ¶16