Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 15 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Lord Jagannath Missions School of Nursing, Khurda, seeking renewal of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) course for the academic year 2026‑27.
- Opposite Parties: State of Odisha and three other respondents.
- Background: The institution had previously obtained NOC renewals for earlier years. For the current year it missed the deadline due to difficulties. The admission deadline for GNM was originally 30 September 2026, later extended to 31 October 2026.
- Earlier precedent: In W.P.(C) No.7990 of 2026, the Court allowed similarly situated institutions to apply for NOC renewal by 24 August 2026 upon payment of an extra Rs 50,000, stating it was a one‑time measure with no further extensions.
- 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 set precedent.
Final Outcome
- The Court, invoking parity and the changed admission deadline, granted the petitioner the same relief as earlier institutions.
- The petitioner must submit the NOC renewal application (electronically or physically) within three days, i.e., on or before 17 October 2026.
- An additional fee of Rs 60,000 must be paid over and above the standard fees.
- Upon receipt, the concerned authorities must act and render a decision preferably by 27 October 2026.
- No further extensions will be entertained.
Topics: Legal Relief, Education Regulation