Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack

Order Date: 28 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: teaching and non‑teaching staff of Bajrasuna Bidyapitha, Balighai, Kendrapara, represented by Advocate K.K. Swain.
  • Opposite Parties: State of Odisha and others, represented by Additional Standing Counsel Mrs. U. Padhi.
  • The petition sought release of salary components pursuant to the Grant‑in‑Aid Order 1994, invoking the precedent of FAO No.509 of 2014 upheld by the Supreme Court.
  • The matter was heard before Justice B.P. Routray.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition was disposed of at the admission stage without adjudicating the merits.
  • The Court directed the Director, Secondary Education, Odisha, to consider the petitioners’ representation annexed as Annexure‑4 and to act in accordance with law, referencing the earlier decision, within three months of receiving a certified copy of this order and the petition.
  • An urgent certified copy of the order shall be issued upon proper application.

Topics: Salary Dispute, Education Employment