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Anil Kumar Tandi v. State of Odisha

Orissa HC10 Sept 2026WP(C)/27931/2026

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The High Court of Orissa disposed of a Writ Petition seeking release of arrear salary and continuity of service benefits without expressing an opinion on merits. The Court directed the State to consider and dispose of a specific representation by the petitioner within three months.

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Direction to Opposite Party No.2 to consider and dispose of the representation in Annexure-6 within three months.

Anil Kumar Tandi Vs State of Odisha — Service and Employment | Orissa HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP (C ) No.27931 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010664512026

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Anil Kumar Tandi …. Petitioner Ms. K. Patra, Adv.

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-versus-

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State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. A. Tripathy, AGA

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CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

ORDER

10.09.2026

Order No.

1. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.

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2. Heard learned counsel for appearing for the Parties.

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3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:-

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In view of the facts and grounds stated above, it is therefore most respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to:

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Issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus, directing the Opp. Parties to release arrear salary and all consequential service benefits in favour of the Petitioner for the period from 28.07.2018 and 18.04.2020 ( 1 years 9 months) along with admissible interest;

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Direct continuity of service with notional benefits for seniority, experience and promotional prospects, treating the entire period as duty;

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Pass such further order(s)/direction(s) as may be deemed fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, in the interest of justice. And for this act of kindness the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.

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4 . In course of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioner states that highlighting his grievances, Petitioner has made a representation available at Annexure-6 to the Writ Petition before Opposite Party No.2 and the same may be directed to be considered and disposed of within a stipulated time period to which learned Counsel for the State has no objection.

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5. As agreed by learned counsel for the parties and after going through the records, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, dispose of the Writ Petition with a direction on Opposite Party No.2 to consider and dispose of the representation vide Annexure-6 in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of this order with due communication to the Petitioner.

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6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of.

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Sangita

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(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed Signed by: SANGITA PATRA Reason: AUTHENTICATION OF ORDER Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CU TTACK Date: 11-Sep-2026 19:48:12

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