Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack (Bench: Justice B. P. Routray & Justice Savitri Ratho)
Order Date: 15 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petition: W.P.(C) No.32780 of 2026, CNR No. ODHC010784712026, filed by Jay Jagannath School of Nursing, Chalanipinda, Kalahandi, represented by Chairman Mukesh Kumar Vasani, through counsel Mr. M.K. Khuntia.
- Respondents: State of Odisha, represented by Principal Secretary, Department of Health & Family Welfare and others; counsel Mr. S.K. Jee (AGA) for O.P. No.1 and Mr. R.C. Mohanty for O.P. No.2 & 3.
- Subject: Renewal of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for conducting B.Sc. Nursing course for Academic Session 2026‑27. The original NOC renewal application was rejected on 11 September 2026 (Annexure‑10) due to certain deficiencies.
- The petitioner claimed to have remedied the deficiencies and sought a court direction to compel the authorities to grant the NOC.
- Opposite parties referenced an affidavit dated 12 October 2026 filed in WP(C) No.30355 of 2026, admitting that the admission deadline had been extended to 31 October 2026, and that if the petitioner rectifies the defects within the stipulated period, the renewal would be considered.
Court Findings and Directions
- The Court noted the admission by opposite parties that rectification of defects would allow consideration of the NOC renewal.
- The Court permitted the petitioner to rectify all deficiencies identified by the authorities on or before 17 October 2026, peremptorily, stating that no further extension shall be granted.
- If the petitioner complies by the said date, the authorities are directed to consider the renewal request and render a decision, in accordance with law, on or before 27 October 2026, positively.
- The writ petition is disposed of with the above observations.
- An urgent certified copy of the order is to be issued on proper application.
Final Outcome
- The petitioner is granted a strict deadline of 17 Oct 2026 to correct all deficiencies; the State authorities must decide on the NOC renewal by 27 Oct 2026, and no further extensions will be permitted.
Topics: NOC Renewal, Education Regulation, Judicial Direction