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Maa Saraswati Shg, Khairakuni, Jharsuguda v. State of Odisha

Orissa HC10 Sept 2026WP(C)/28490/2026

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What is this about?

In WP(C) No. 28488 of 2026, a WSHG prayed to quash an order excluding groups from paddy procurement activities. The Court disposed of the petition by granting liberty to file a representation before the opponent and directing a response within three months.

What did the court decide?

Liberty to file a fresh representation within three weeks; direction to Opposite Party No. 3 to decide within three months of receipt.

Maa Saraswati Shg, Khairakuni, Jharsuguda Vs State of… — Service and Employment | Orissa HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 28488 of 2026

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CNR NoODHC010676662026

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Maa Tarini SHG, Dalagaon, ..... Petitioner Jharsuguda Mr. S. K. Dalai, Advocate

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-versus-

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State of Odisha & Ors.

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..... Opposite Parties Mr. S. P. Das, ASC

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CORAM:

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER

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10.09.2026

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Order No. 01

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This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

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Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties.

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Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:-

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“In the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the Petitioner most respectfully prays that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to:

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a. issue a writ in the nature of certiorari, or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, quashing Communication No.l3387/FS&CW dated 06.08.2026 issued by Opposite Party No.l, particularly paragraph 1 read with paragraph 3 thereof, to the extent that it omits or excludes Women Self-Help Groups from undertaking farmer registration and consequential paddyprocurement activities for KMS 2026-27;

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b. issue a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the Opposite Parties to include and consider eligible WSHGs, including the Petitioner, for farmer registration and paddy-procurement activities for KMS 2026-27 in accordance with the guidelines dated 12.09.2019 and

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13.09.2019 and the arrangement prevailing during KMS 2025-26;

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c. direct the Opposite Parties to formulate and apply transparent, objective and non-discriminatory eligibility and performance criteria for the selection and engagement of procurement agencies, and to assess each WSHG individually instead of imposing a blanket exclusion upon the entire class;

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pass such other writ, order or direction as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interests of Justice, equity and fair play.

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And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner, as in duty bound, shall ever pray.”

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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.3 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three (3) weeks hence.

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It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No.3 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.3 be communicated to the Petitioner.

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

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(BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge

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Jyoti/Utkalika

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed Signed by: UTKALIKA NAYAK Designation: Sr Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 11-Sep-2026 16:22:00

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