Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack (Bench: Justice B.P. Routray, Justice Savitri Ratho)
Order Date: 11 November 2026
Case Overview
- Petition No.: W.P.(C) No.37490 of 2026, CNR No. ODHC010884532026.
- Petitioner: Ideal Institute of Medical and Science, Kandhamal.
- Opposite Parties: State of Odisha and the Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET).
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. L. Mohanty. Counsel for DMET: Mr. R.C. Mohanty. ASC for State: Mr. S.N. Das.
- The petitioner sought a fresh No‑Objection Certificate (NOC) to commence the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course for the academic session 2026‑27, alleging illegal rejection by the authority without proper verification.
- DMET argued that the last date for admission to the GNM course is 15 November 2026, leaving insufficient time for a fresh inspection.
- The petitioner undertook not to admit any students for the 2026‑27 session even if the NOC were subsequently granted.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed DMET to reconsider the petitioner's request for a fresh NOC, provided the institute removes the deficiencies specified in the earlier rejection order.
- DMET must conduct a physical inspection of the institute within four weeks from the date it receives a certified copy of this order.
- The writ petition is disposed of.
Topics: Court Order, Medical Education NOC