Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 12 November 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Annapurna School of Nursing (Petitioner) vs. State of Odisha and others, namely the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) and Odisha Nursing Council (Opposite Parties).
- Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition (W.P.(C) No.36815 of 2026) seeking a fresh No‑Objection Certificate (NOC) to commence ANM and GNM nursing courses for the academic session 2026‑27.
- Background: The petitioner’s earlier application for NOC was rejected by the authorities on 27 February 2026. The petitioner alleged that the rejection was illegal and made without proper verification.
- Counsel Submissions:
- Petitioner’s counsel, Mr. G. P. Jena, stated that the institution would not admit any students to the ANM or GNM courses for 2026‑27 even if the NOC were granted.
- Opposite parties’ counsel, Mr. R. C. Mohanty, highlighted that the last date for admission to the GNM course is 15 November 2026, leaving limited time for a fresh inspection.
Court Observations & Directions
- The Court found the denial dated 27 February 2026 to be illegal.
- The Court directed DMET and Odisha Nursing Council to reconsider the petitioner’s request for a fresh NOC, provided the petitioner removes the deficiencies noted in the rejection order.
- The authorities are to conduct a physical inspection of the institution within four weeks from the date they receive a certified copy of this order.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of with the above directions, mandating re‑inspection and reconsideration of the NOC application.
Topics: NOC, Nursing Education, Court Order