The Division Bench disposed of a writ petition by non-teaching staff seeking regularization. It directed the appropriate authority to consider the grievance within three months without expressing an opinion on merits.
Direction to the Director of Higher Education, Odisha, to consider the grievance of the Petitioners as per Annexure-5 within three months.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.29404 of 2026 CNR NO: ODHC010703732026
Avaya Charan Sethy and Others
…. Petitioners
Mr. Sangram Jena, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha, represented by its Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Higher Education Department and Others
…. Opposite Parties
Mr. T.K. Dash, AGA
CORAM: SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
ORDER 11.9.2026
Order No.
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S.Das
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consider the grievance of the Petitioners as per their representation at Annexure-5, in accordance with law, and keeping in view the decision aforesaid, if applicable, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking regularization of services of non-teaching staff should be disposed of at the admission stage without merits.
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FAO No.509 of 2014Referred¶16
Avaya Charan Sethy and Others
State of Odisha
B. P. Routray
As recorded by the court registry
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