Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 15 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Berhampur School of Nursing, Ganjam, seeking renewal of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for B.Sc. Nursing course for the academic year 2026‑27.
- Opposite Parties: State of Odisha and two other respondents, represented by ASC S.N. Das and Advocate R.C. Mohanty.
- Background: Institution previously received NOC renewals; missed the current renewal deadline due to difficulties. Admission deadline for the course extended from 30 Sep 2026 to 31 Oct 2026.
- Earlier precedent: In W.P.(C) No.7990 of 2026, the Court allowed similarly situated institutions to apply for NOC renewal by 24 Aug 2026 with an extra fee of Rs 50,000, stating the order was a one‑time measure and not precedent‑setting.
- Arguments: Petitioner requested an extension based on the new admission deadline; Opposite Parties argued the earlier order was a one‑time measure and should not be repeated.
- Court Reasoning: Citing parity principle and a Supreme Court decision (State of Odisha vs. Priyambada Pattanaik, SLP No.10598 of 2024), the Court held that similar facts justify extending the same relief. The extension of admission date provides a legitimate basis for a fresh opportunity.
Final Outcome
- The Court permits the petitioner to submit the NOC renewal application (electronically or physically) on or before 17 Oct 2026.
- The petitioner must pay an additional amount of Rs 60,000 over the standard fees, reflecting the delayed filing.
- The authorities are directed to act on the application and render a decision preferably by 27 Oct 2026.
- No further extensions will be granted; failure to comply will result in denial of the NOC.
Topics: NOC Renewal, Higher Education Regulation