In a Writ Petition seeking Mandamus for MACP recognition and financial benefits, the High Court of Orissa disposed of the matter by directing the opposite party to consider a representation without expressing an opinion on merits.
Directing the opposite party to consider the representation vide Annexure-8 within three months.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 28702 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010634432026
Binod Kumar Maharana ..... Petitioner Mr. K.C. Ratha, Advocate
State of Odisha & Ors.
-versus- ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER
10.09.2026
Order No. 01
3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:-
“The Petitioners, therefore, most humbly prays to issue Notice to the Opposite Parties to furnish suitable Show Cause and in absence of any such suitable Show Cause, this Hon'ble Court further be pleased to issue Writ of Mandamus or any other suitable Writ/Writs directing the Opposite Parties to allow MACP of financial upgradation for the completion of 20 years of service. Or representation may be disposed of within stipulated period.
And the Petitioners may kindly be allowed to get all Service Consequential and Financial benefits.
And any other Order/Orders direction/directions may be passed.
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And for this act of kindness as in duty bound the petitioner shall ever pray.”
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, disposes of the Writ Petition directing Opposite Party No.4 to consider the representation filed by the petitioner vide Annexure-8 in accordance with law within a period of three (3) months from the date of production of certified copy of this order.
Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of.
(BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge
Jyoti
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: JYOTIPRAVA BHOL Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORI SSA Date: 11-Sep-2026 11:10:39
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the opposite party is directed to consider the petitioner's representation regarding MACP of financial upgradation with finality.
Binod Kumar Maharana
State of Odisha
Mr. S.P. Das
BirajA Prasanna Satapaty
As recorded by the court registry
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