Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 12 November 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Deogarh School of Nursing, Deogarh, seeking a fresh No‑Objection Certificate (NOC) to commence the General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) course for the academic session 2026‑27.
- Opposite parties: State of Odisha, Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET) and Odisha Nursing Council.
- The earlier NOC application was rejected by the authority on 27 February 2026 without proper verification, prompting the writ petition (W.P.(C) No.36473 of 2026).
- Counsel for the petitioner, Mr. G.P. Jena, stated the institution will not admit any students for 2026‑27 even if the NOC is later granted.
- Counsel for the opposite parties, 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’s Observations and Directions
- The Court directed DMET and Odisha Nursing Council to reconsider the petitioner's request for a fresh NOC, provided the petitioner removes the deficiencies identified in the rejection order dated 27 February 2026.
- 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.
- The petitioner's undertaking not to admit any students for the 2026‑27 session remains in force.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of with the above directions; the petitioner must rectify the noted deficiencies and the authorities must complete the inspection and decide on the fresh NOC within the stipulated period.
Topics: NOC, Nursing Education, Court Order