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Saishree Self Help Group(Shg), Dhenkanal v. State of Odisha

Orissa HC11 Sept 2026WP(C)/28995/2026

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In this writ petition, the petitioner challenged a communication limiting paddy procurement eligibility to PACS/LAMPCS/Pani Panchayat, seeking inclusion and quashing of the order. The Court disposed of the matter by granting liberty to file a fresh representation to Opposite Party No. 3 within three weeks.

What did the court decide?

Liberty granted to the petitioner to file a fresh representation within three weeks; the relevant authority directed to decide within three months.

Saishree Self Help Group(Shg), Dhenkanal Vs… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Orissa HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

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W.P.(C) No.28995 of 2026

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CNR No. ODHC010693512026

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Saishree Self Help Group (SHG), Dhenkanal …. Petitioner

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Mr. R.R. Sahoo, Advocate

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-versus-

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State of Odisha & Ors.

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…. Opposite Parties

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Mr. S.P. Das, ASC

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CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

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ORDER

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11.09.2026 Order No. 01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.

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

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

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“It is therefore prayed that this Hon'ble court may graciously be pleased to allow this writ petition, issue notice to the Opp. Parties and after hearing be pleased to quash the Communication No. 13387/F7 & CW dated 06.08.2026 under Annexure-3 and the observation made to the extent that only PACS/LAMPCS/Pani Panchayat will be allowed towards paddy procurement published/communicated by the Opp. Party No. 1 in the interest of justice;

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And further be pleased to pass necessary orders directing the Opp. Parties to include the Petitioner towards paddy procurement during kharif marketing Session 2026-27 looking into its past performances & success rates.”.

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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.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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4.1 . It is observed that if such a 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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5 . With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of.

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Subrat

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(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBRAT KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CU TTACK Date: 11-Sep-2026 15:07:32

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